The term used to describe what happens when a judge must review sensitive evidence (e.g., identity of informant) in secret to determine whether it must be disclosed to the opposing side is:
a. in camera
b. sub rosa
c. exculpatory evidence
d. in chambers
Ans: a. in camera
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