N.Y. Civil Practice Law & Rules Section 4315
Referee to be sworn

A referee, other than a judicial hearing officer or a special referee, before entering upon his duties, shall be sworn faithfully and fairly to do such acts and make such determination and report as the order requires. The oath may be administered by any person authorized to take acknowledgments of deeds by the real property law. The oath may be waived upon consent of all parties.

Source: Section 4315 — Referee to be sworn, https://www.­nysenate.­gov/legislation/laws/CVP/4315 (updated Sep. 22, 2014; accessed Jan. 31, 2026).

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