IN CAMERA

Latin phrase for "in chambers".  This phrase is used to refer to a hearing or discussion with the judge in the privacy of his/her chambers or when spectators and jurors have been excluded for the courtroom. 

Typically, this type of proceedings is held to protect victims and witnesses from public exposure, especially if the victim or witness is a child.  There is still a record made of the proceedings, usually by a court stenographer, however, the judge may decide to seal this record if the material is extremely sensitive or likely to prejudice one side or the other.