Ynclan v. Woodward

KAUGER, J.;:

[1 This is a case of first impression. We have never determined under what cireum-stances and conditions a trial court may: 1) conduct in camera1 interviews of children who are the subject of child custody and/or visitation proceedings;2 and 2) provide the transcript of the proceedings to the parents after the private in camera interview occurs. Consequently, we assume original jurisdiction to address these questions, and to delineate the guidelines for trial courts to follow when conducting an in camera interview of children in custody/visitation matters. We also hold that unless…