N.H. Admin. Code § Rko 208.05

Current through Register No. 36, September 5, 2024
Section Rko 208.05 - Motions for In Camera Review
(a) Pursuant to RSA 91-A:7-b,III, a party or intervenor who believes that an issue or issues in a case could best be addressed by the presiding officer's in camera review of documents that are claimed to be confidential, may file a motion requesting such review.
(b) The motion shall be granted if the ombudsman concludes that to conduct such a review would aid in the efficient and fair resolution of the case in accordance with applicable law.
(c) If an in camera review is ordered, and if the order of the presiding officer does not otherwise specify, the identified materials shall be submitted to the office not less than 14 nor more than 30 days from the date of the order, unless an expedited processes is ordered under Rko 208.03.
(d) The party, intervenor, or witness filing material with the office for in camera review shall, at or before the time of filing, deliver to all persons who have filed an appearance, and provide to the office, a list identifying each document submitted for review, which list shall include an identification of the number of pages submitted for review.
(e) The presiding officer shall place an identifying mark on any item submitted for in camera review, indicating that the item has been reviewed by the presiding officer.
(f) Pursuant to RSA 91-A:7-b,VI, the presiding officer shall maintain the confidentiality of records delivered for in camera review and shall return the records that were provided to the office when the review is complete.

N.H. Admin. Code § Rko 208.05

Derived from Number 19, Filed May 9, 2024, Proposed by #13921, Effective 5/20/2024.