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TITLE 28 App. > FEDERAL > TITLE > Rule 48. Masters
Rule 48.
Masters
(a)
Appointment; Powers.
A court of appeals may appoint a special
master to hold hearings, if necessary, and to recommend factual
findings and disposition in matters ancillary to proceedings in
the court. Unless the order referring a matter to a master
specifies or limits the master’s powers, those powers
include, but are not limited to, the following:
(1) regulating all aspects of a hearing;
(2) taking all appropriate action for the
efficient performance of the master’s duties under the
order;
(3) requiring the production of evidence on all
matters embraced in the reference; and
(4) administering oaths and examining witnesses
and parties.
(b)
Compensation.
If the master is not a judge or court
employee, the court must determine the master’s
compensation and whether the cost is to be charged to any
party.
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