In Camera
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In Camera is a private conversation between a judge and the child or children involved in a case. An In Camera conversation is the child’s opportunity to tell the judge how they feel.
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In Camera is a Latin phrase which means “in chambers.” The only other people who are allowed to be in the room are the attorney for the child (AFC) and the court reporter, who writes down what is said.
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In Camera
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When the court pushes a hearing or another event related to a case to another day.
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The court’s explanation of why they decided to end a case in the way they did.
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Affidavit
A document signed by a litigant (a person involved in a case) or the litigant’s attorney that tells the court why they want something to happen.