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Pro se (pro-say) means to argue on one’s own behalf in a court or other legal proceeding—also referred to as representing yourself in court or self-representation. A person can appear pro se in a civil or criminal case, but only a licensed lawyer can appear in court on behalf of a corporation, limited liability company, partnership, or other legal entity.

In New Mexico, 'pro se' representation refers to the right of an individual to represent themselves in a legal proceeding without the assistance of an attorney. This is permissible in both civil and criminal cases. However, when it comes to legal entities such as corporations, limited liability companies, partnerships, or other types of organizations, they must be represented by a licensed attorney in court. New Mexico courts provide resources and sometimes special procedures to assist pro se litigants, but they are expected to follow the same rules and procedures as attorneys. It's important for pro se litigants to understand that the court staff and judges cannot provide legal advice or strategy, though they can offer information about court procedures.

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