N.Y. Civil Practice Law & Rules Section 4301
Powers of referee to determine

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.

Source: Section 4301 — Powers of referee to determine, https://www.­nysenate.­gov/legislation/laws/CVP/4301 (updated Sep. 22, 2014; accessed Oct. 25, 2025).

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