How do I print text messages from iPhone for court hearing?

Besides screenshots Messages app, there are several other free ways to print out iPhone text messages for court use.

Use the "Forward" feature in Messages (no computer required)

1. This method is ideal if you need to print specific conversations and have access to email.
2. Select a message: In the Messages app on your iPhone, find the conversation you want to print.
3. Long-press to forward: Long-press a message you want to print and select "More..." from the pop-up menu.
4. Check all messages: You can now check all the messages you want to print individually. Click the "Forward" button in the lower-right corner.
5. Send by email: Enter your own email address in the "To" field. Click Send, and the messages will be sent to your email address as text.
6. Print: Log in to your email on a computer, open the email, and print directly.

Export using iCloud (official backup method)

This method exports a copy of all your messages, but it requires a few more steps.

1. Visit the iCloud website: Go to www.icloud.com on a computer browser.
2. Log in: Sign in with your Apple ID and password.
3. Open the Messages app: From the iCloud homepage, click the Messages app.
4. View and Select: Here you can see all messages synced to iCloud. Find the conversation you want and click to open it.
5. Print: On a computer, press Ctrl + P (Windows) or Command + P (Mac) to print the currently open conversation window.

Important Tip:

To make the printed document admissible in court, it is recommended to include the identities of both parties, their phone numbers, and the time period on the printed document to increase its formality and credibility.