L.A.R. 48.1: Special Masters
Local Appellate Rules and Internal Operating Procedures of the Third Circuit — L.A.R. 48.0 Special Masters
The court may appoint a master to hold hearings, if necessary, and make recommendations as to any auxiliary matter requiring a factual determination in the court of appeals. If the master is not a court officer, the compensation to be allowed to the master will be fixed by the court, and will be charged upon such of the parties as the court may direct.
Notes
New provision in 1997. This rule is intended to formalize by rule the court's practice of appointing special masters to resolve factual questions where appropriate and needed by the court. Miscellaneous - 3d Circuit Local Appellate Rules