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Definition: Representing yourself in court without an attorney. Under the Sixth Amendment, defendants have the right to self-representation, but the court must determine that the waiver of counsel is knowing, voluntary, and intelligent.
Category: Court Process · Statute: Faretta v. California (1975) · Source: Florida Legislature
Understanding Pro Se (Self-Representation) in Florida
Representing yourself in court without an attorney. Under the Sixth Amendment, defendants have the right to self-representation, but the court must determine that the waiver of counsel is knowing, voluntary, and intelligent.
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