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X17 has learned that Britney just arrived on the scene - entering via the exit that Mark Vincent Kaplan used when leaving for lunch!

The pop princess pulled up in a black Escalade driven by Sam. An unidentified man sat in the passenger seat while two other guys rode with Britney in the back.

Things are about to get interesting! We'll keep you updated with more courthouse details ASAP!