Cite as: 20 CNCA § 102

The Chief Justice of the Supreme Court and the Presiding Judge of the District Court are hereby authorized to appoint Referees in their respective Courts to address pre-trial motions, discovery, evidentiary issues, acceptance of guilty pleas, and other issues as may be assigned. All Orders of a Referee shall also be signed by the Chief Justice or the Presiding Judge. Challenges to any findings or recommendations issued by a Referee shall be reviewed de novo as to both law and fact. All Referees shall meet the Constitutional and statutory requirements for appointment as a Justice or Judge in the respective Courts. Referees shall have the authority to issue warrants and compel witnesses so long as the Order is signed by a Justice or Judge of the respective Courts.

Historical Data

LA 14-20, eff. August 31, 2020.