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In Camera Review

Definition

A judicial proceeding where a judge privately examines documents or evidence that are not disclosed to the parties or the public. This allows the judge to make determinations about privileged or sealed materials without revealing them.

Examples

  • The Delaware statute provides for in camera review of the affidavit of merit, where the judge examines the sealed affidavit without disclosing it to the defendants.

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