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A quick definition of pro per:
The term "pro per" means representing oneself in court without a lawyer. It comes from the Latin phrase "in propria persona." This is also known as "pro se." While the Sixth Amendment guarantees the right to representation by counsel, a defendant can choose to represent themselves. However, there are some situations where pro per representation is not allowed, such as in class action suits or if the defendant is not mentally competent.
A more thorough explanation:
The term “pro per” is short for “in propria persona,” which is a Latin phrase that means “in their own person.” It refers to a situation where someone represents themselves in court without a lawyer. Pro per is the same thing as pro se.
People have the right to represent themselves in court, but there are some situations where it is not allowed. For example, a corporation cannot represent itself in court, and someone who is not a lawyer cannot represent an estate in court. Also, someone who is not mentally competent or cannot follow the rules of the court cannot represent themselves.
Here are some examples:
- John is accused of a crime and decides to represent himself in court instead of hiring a lawyer. He is allowed to do this because he has the right to represent himself.
- Sarah is the executor of her grandmother’s estate and wants to represent the estate in court. However, she is not a lawyer, so she cannot represent the estate in court.
- A corporation is being sued, and the CEO wants to represent the corporation in court. However, a corporation cannot represent itself in court, so the CEO will need to hire a lawyer.
These examples show how pro per works in different situations. It is important to remember that while people have the right to represent themselves, there are some situations where it is not allowed.