What is the test for in camera review by the California Superior Court?

As a general proposition, the use of the in camera hearing process can be made only where the nature of the issue to be examined has been made clear in open court and the defense has been given the opportunity to express a position on the need for the information and propose questions for the court to ask, if appropriate. (Torres v. Superior Court (2000) 80 Cal.App.4th 867, 873-874.) An adversary hearing may be necessary following the completion of an in camera review by the court. (Id. at p. 874.)

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