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(1) For purposes of this section, unless the context otherwise requires: |
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(a) "In camera review" means a hearing or review in a courtroom, hearing room, or chambers to which the general public is not admitted. After such hearing or review, the contents of the oral and other evidence and statements of the judge and counsel shall be held in confidence by those participating in or present at the hearing or review, and any transcript of the hearing or review shall be sealed, until and unless the contents are ordered to be disclosed by a court having jurisdiction over the matter. |
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(b) "Materials" means any records, claims, writings, documents, or information. |
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(2) Any materials received, made, or kept by a crime victim compensation board or a district attorney concerning an application for victim's compensation made under this article are confidential. Any such materials shall not be discoverable unless the court conducts an in camera review of the materials sought to be discovered and determines that the materials sought are necessary for the resolution of an issue then pending before the court. The district attorney shall have standing in any action to oppose the disclosure of any such materials. |
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Source: L. 2000: Entire section added, p. 242, § 7, effective March 29. |
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