Confidentiality
18.4.—(1) Confidentiality may be claimed for any evidence sought to be recovered under rule 18.2 or 18.3.
(2) Where confidentiality is claimed under paragraph (1), the documents or property in respect of which confidentiality is claimed shall be enclosed in a separate, sealed packet.
(3) A sealed packet referred to in paragraph (2) shall not be opened except by authority of the sheriff obtained on the incidental application of the party who sought the commission and diligence or order.
(4) The incidental application made under paragraph (3) must be intimated by the applicant to the party or parties from whose possession the documents specified in the commission and diligence or order were obtained.
(5) Any party received intimation under paragraph (4) may appear at the hearing of the application.