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In pro per

Term · Law · MLC-T-LAW-002540

A shortened form of 'in propria persona,' a Latin term meaning 'for one's own person,' referring to a litigant who represents themselves in court without the assistance of an attorney. This right is guaranteed in both civil and criminal cases, though courts often advise against it due to the complexities of legal procedure. A litigant acting in pro per is also known as pro se.

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IdentifierMLC-T-LAW-002540
FieldLaw
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