C-25 - Code of Civil Procedure

Section 13 Disposition versions

1993-06-15

13. The sittings of the courts are public wherever they may be held, but the court may order that they be held in camera in the interests of good morals or public order.

However, in family matters, sittings in first instance are held in camera, unless the court, upon application, orders that, in the interests of justice, a sitting be public. Any journalist who proves his capacity is admitted to sittings held in camera, without further formality, unless the court considers his presence detrimental to a person whose interests may be affected by the proceedings. This paragraph applies notwithstanding section 23 of the Charter of human rights and freedoms (chapter C-12).

The rules of practice may determine the conditions and modalities relating to sittings in camera in respect of advocates and articled students within the meaning of the Act respecting the Barreau du Québec (chapter B-1).

1965 (1st sess.), c. 80, a. 13; 1975, c. 83, s. 2; 1982, c. 17, s. 2; 1984, c. 26, s. 1; 1993, c. 30, s. 1.

1984-11-01

13. The sittings of the courts are public wherever they may be held, but the court may order that they be held in camera in the interests of good morals or public order.

However, in family cases, sittings in first instance are held in camera unless the court orders a public sitting if, on the motion of any person, it deems it expedient in the interests of justice.

The rules of practice may determine the conditions and modalities relating to sittings in camera in respect of advocates and articled students within the meaning of the Act respecting the Barreau du Québec (chapter B-1).

1965 (1st sess.), c. 80, a. 13; 1975, c. 83, s. 2; 1982, c. 17, s. 2; 1984, c. 26, s. 1.

1983-10-01

13. The sittings of the courts are public wherever they may be held, but the court may order that they be held in camera in the interests of good morals or public order.

However, in family cases, sittings in first instance are held in camera unless the court orders a public sitting if, on the motion of any person, it deems it expedient in the interests of justice.

1965 (1st sess.), c. 80, a. 13; 1975, c. 83, s. 2; 1982, c. 17, s. 2.

1977-12-31

13. The sittings of the courts are public wherever they may be held; nevertheless, the court may order that they be held in camera if it considers this necessary:

(1)  in the interests of good morals or public order;

(2)  in the interests of the children in the case of divorce proceedings, or of actions in separation from bed and board, in declaration or disavowal of paternity, or in annulment of marriage.

1965 (1st sess.), c. 80, a. 13; 1975, c. 83, s. 2.