What is the test for establishing good cause triggering an in camera review by the court?

California, United States of America


The following excerpt is from People v. Rodriguez, C069866 (Cal. App. 2014):

There is a relatively low threshold for establishing the good cause triggering an in camera review by the court. Defendant must present a specific factual scenario of officer misconduct that is plausible when read in light of the pertinent documents. (Warrick v. Superior Court (2005) 35 Cal.4th 1011, 1019.) Defendant argues he demonstrated good cause and the trial court should have conducted an in camera review to determine what information should be disclosed.

Other Questions


On appeal, can the court conduct an independent review of the transcript of the in camera hearing and the records reviewed by the trial court to determine whether any records were improperly withheld? (California, United States of America)
Does the Attorney General object to a request by Elwood and Hutton for an independent review of sealed records the trial court reviewed in camera at an in camera hearing? (California, United States of America)
When will the court order an in camera review of an in-camera review of a child abuse file? (California, United States of America)
In reviewing an order denying a motion to suppress, does the court have any authority to review the fact finding of the trial court? (California, United States of America)
What is the scope of a defendant's in camera review of an in-camera review of a prosecutor's file regarding an informant's past experiences with dangerous drugs? (California, United States of America)
What is the test for a review court to order a review of a judgment made by the Superior Court of Appeal? (California, United States of America)
How have the courts treated a subpoena for in camera review of records submitted to the Court of Appeal? (California, United States of America)
How will the Court of Appeal review the judgment of the Superior Court of Justice in the absence of any review? (California, United States of America)
In reviewing a lower court's ruling for abuse of power, does the court review the evidence or evaluate the credibility of witnesses? (California, United States of America)
When reviewing a challenge to a suppression ruling, how does the Court of Appeal review the factual findings of the trial court? (California, United States of America)
X



Alexi white


"The most advanced legal research software ever built."

Trusted by top litigators from across North America.