What is the meaning of the word "self-representation" in the context of a motion?

California, United States of America


The following excerpt is from People v. Sosa, E066316 (Cal. App. 2017):

5. Presumably, this is a reference to the self-representation documentation the court required defendant to fill out before considering his request.

6. Chapman v. California (1967) 386 U.S. 18.

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