Difference between revisions of "In Camera"

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'''In camera''' is [[Latin]] for "in a [[judge]]'s chambers."  The purpose is to review a document or evidence in private, outside the presence of a [[jury]] and the public.[[category:legal terms]]
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'''In camera''' is a [[Latin]] term which is used in legal contexts to mean "in private". It literally translates as "in a room". Hearings may be held in camera in order to prevent undue hardship to a person which would result from a public hearing. [[category:legal terms]]

Revision as of 23:11, January 26, 2008

In camera is a Latin term which is used in legal contexts to mean "in private". It literally translates as "in a room". Hearings may be held in camera in order to prevent undue hardship to a person which would result from a public hearing.