Part 40 · Discovery and Depositions

Rule 40-42. In Camera Proceedings

Amended January 1, 2026 (current)

Upon the hearing of any motion under Sections 40-40 through 40-43, the judicial authority may permit all or part of any showing of cause for denial or deferral of access to be made in camera and out of the presence of the opposing party. Any in camera proceedings shall be recorded verbatim. If the judicial authority allows any access to be denied or deferred, the entire record of the in camera proceedings shall be sealed and preserved in the court's records, to be made available to the Appellate Court in the event of an appeal.

Committee Notes

(P.B. 1978-1997, Sec. 787.)