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Party A person or organisation who commences or defends legal proceedings (including persons or organisations who are added to proceedings.

Plaintiff A person who makes an application to a court for the exercise of its civil jurisdiction.

Plea A defendant’s answer to a charge when it is read to them in court.

Pre-sentence report A report prepared by a probation officer in a criminal case to assist a judge decide upon the appropriate sentence.

Probation Officer An official of the Department of Corrections who provides advice to the court on the appropriate sentence for an offender and who assists the court with the enforcement of sentences.

Proceeding An action commenced in a court.

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‘Proper' Court The prescribed registry in which an application must be filed.

Prosecutor The party who institutes criminal proceedings in a court. RealMe® RealMe® allows individuals to access multiple online New Zealand services with one username and password, and securely prove who they are online.