Rule 22-2 Order Appointing Special Master
Article 22. Special Master
Rule Text
(a) Notice. The Court shall give the parties notice and an opportunity to be heard before appointing a special master.
(b) Contents. The order appointing a special master shall direct such master to proceed with all reasonable diligence and shall state all the following:
(1) The special master's duties, including any investigative or enforcement duties, and any specific limits on the master's authority.
(2) The circumstances, if any, in which the special master may communicate ex parte with the Court or a party.
(3) The nature of the materials to be preserved and filed as the record of the special master's activities.
(4) The time limits, method of filing the record, other procedures, and standards for reviewing the special master's orders, findings, and recommendations.
(5) The basis, terms, and procedure for fixing the special master's compensation pursuant to BCR 22-8.
(c) Entry of Order of Appointment. The Court may enter an order appointing a special master only after the prospective special master has filed an affidavit: (1) disclosing whether there is any ground for his or her disqualification and, if a ground for disqualification is disclosed, after the parties have consented with the Court's approval to waive the disqualification; and (2) certifying that the special master shall discharge his or her duties required by law and pursuant to the Court's instructions without favor to, or prejudice against, any party.
(d) Amendment. The order appointing a special master may be amended at any time by the Court after notice to the parties and an opportunity to be heard.