How do I remove remote management from a courthouse phone?

Mac Jim ID is absolutely correct in that Apple cannot help you. Whether you bought a stolen device or not, we can't tell, but it's not unusual to see people come here from eBay, Offer Up, Facebook Marketplace, etc., having purchased a phone they cannot use.

Since you have missed the return window, you can try to contact the Courthouse and hope they are willing to help you, but they may also tell you you are in possession of a stolen device. There's not likely a good outcome here for you. Buying from such sellers is almost always a recipe for disappointment and wasted money.

Worst case, recycle the phone responsibly and NEVER purchase a phone online you can't see in person, which should ALWAYS open to the Hello Page when you power it on.

Like Activation Lock there is no workaround or bypass around remote management. You are out the money and will never be able to use that iPhone. Recycle it properly.

Apple is not able to remove remote management. This can only be done by the agency that put it on the device. If you are unable to find out if they are willing to remove it, then the device will be no good to you.

xktnx wrote:

Thank you! This is definitely karma for trying to be cheap lol! I appreciate your response!

You're welcome. I wrote a user tip about buying used iOS devices some time ago. Sadly, it gets posted here by many of us daily, often multiple times daily. Feel free to read it. It also addresses devices locked under Mobile Device Management software --> The All Too Common SAD Reality of Buying … - Apple Community