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Call and ask how your judge wants it handled. I've seen them read them in court, I've seen them refuse cell phones, I've seen them ban them from court (not all of these in eviction cases, these are all just in general.) --173.28.xx.xxx

In my experience, telephones aren't allowed into the courtroom. However, this is an advantage of using google voice: You can open it from a computer and easily print off screen shots. Be prepared by taking pictures of the text conversation and having those pictures as evidence in the likely event you aren't allowed to bring your phone. --165.85.xxx.xxx

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Since I am not computer savvy I screen shot the text threads and send the pictures to Walgreens to print out. Then they can be copied. Or print three sets there are coupons for discounts. Usually 50%off --172.59.xxx.xx

MyVerizon used to have a section hidden away on line where you could get all the texts that you sent or received. Mot sure if it is still available but that made it easier a couple times. --107.147.xx.xx

I also screenshot the text and send to my email for printing. Take 3 copies of everything to court. One for you, 1 for the judge, and 1 for defendant (assuming you are plaintiff). --162.204.xxx.xxx

This is REALLY Helpful! Many thanks! --173.73.xxx.xx

My court required everything to be submitted online before the hearing. I did. The tenant did not. The judge still allowed her to read the texts from her phone, but she had lost before she began anyway. The judge also struggled to find the relevant documents on his computer, so I ended up showing him my printouts. --104.251.xxx.xx

People ruin everything. --107.147.xx.xx

Another vote for google voice to facilitate printing out of text conversations. --23.28.xx.xx

No cells allowed in court in my hood. --198.168.xx.xxx

Print out screenshots of the text. It's admissable in court. Had a tenant that was a police officer that I had to take to court for damages. They tried to lie about requesting repairs etc. Screen shot of the text put it to rest. I prevailed. --174.198.x.xxx

Another vote for screen shots and print out --64.246.xxx.xx

My judge allowed it. He read the whole discussion on text. --73.230.xxx.xx

Rande, we would appreciate it if you reported back and let us know how you ended up handling it in court and how things went. --172.59.xxx.xxx

Many Thanks! See you at the Conference in St Louie! --173.73.xxx.xx

Uh.... Rande, the Conference will be in Indianapolis:) Double check your airline ticket. See you there. --184.189.xx.xxx

If you have an iPhone and an Apple computer and your tenant has an iPhone, you can print out text messages from your Apple computer. You can also send and receive text messages on your computer to other Apple computers and tablets and iPhones --172.58.xxx.xx

not St Louie. TY for checking me Jeffrey! --173.73.xxx.xx

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I also use google voice for all tenant interactions. Texts popping up on both computer and phone is a great convenience. --71.246.xxx.xxx

I do understand the question is about text usage. I like the answer about checking with the Court to see how'd they like to receive the evidence; however, I'd like to share for my rental practice, that I ALWAYS follow up text communications with an email for my tenants to acknowledge. To clarify: Name/s, please let this email confirm our recent text communication at approximately XXXXhrs (date it if you want). Specifically regarding your request to use a firepit and seating in the backyard. We advised that we do authorize you (or whatever you agreed) use of a firepit, no greater than a 3' X3' sized unit. The use is and maintenance is your own responsibility. Please reply to acknowledge receipt of this email. Then monitor to wait for their acknowledged email reply. **You can now easily search your subject based on the text/email topic instead of scrolling through the texts and possibly missing communications. Hope that helps! Best wishes to ALL!!! --172.56.xxx.xxx

**You can now easily search your subject based on the text/email topic instead of scrolling through the texts and possibly missing communications. All easy to find AND print out. --172.56.xxx.xxx