N.Y. CPLR 4301
Current through 2024 NY Law Chapters 1-49, 52, and 61-117
A referee to determine an issue or to perform an act shall have all the powers of a court in performing a like function; but he shall have no power to relieve himself of his duties, to appoint a successor or to adjudge any person except a witness before him guilty of contempt. For the purposes of this article, the term referee shall be deemed to include judicial hearing officer.
N.Y. CPLR 4301