For purposes of subchapters 6.000-6.800:

(1) “Party” includes the lawyer representing the party.

(2) “Defendant’s lawyer” includes a self-represented defendant proceeding without a lawyer.

(3) “Prosecutor” includes any lawyer prosecuting the case.

(4) “Court” or “judicial officer” includes a judge, a magistrate, or a district court magistrate authorized in accordance with the law to perform the functions of a magistrate.

(5) “Court clerk” includes a deputy clerk.

(6) “Court reporter” includes a court recorder.