Sec. 54.2607. ORDER OF REFERRAL. (a) To refer one or more cases to a magistrate, a judge must issue an order of referral specifying the magistrate's duties.
(b) An order of referral may:
(1) limit the powers of the magistrate and direct the magistrate to report only on specific issues, perform particular acts, or only receive and report on evidence;
(2) set the time and place for the hearing;
(3) prescribe a closing date for the hearing;
(4) provide a date for filing the magistrate's findings;
(5) designate proceedings for more than one case over which the magistrate shall preside;
(6) direct the magistrate to call the court's docket; and
(7) provide the general powers and limitations of authority of the magistrate applicable to any case referred.
Added by Acts 2021, 87th Leg., R.S., Ch. 934 (H.B. 3774), Sec. 5.04, eff. September 1, 2021.
Structure Texas Statutes
Subtitle D - Judicial Personnel and Officials
Chapter 54 - Masters; Magistrates; Referees; Associate Judges
Subchapter QQ. Criminal Law Magistrates in Tom Green County
Section 54.2602. Qualifications
Section 54.2604. Judicial Immunity
Section 54.2605. Termination of Services
Section 54.2606. Proceeding That May Be Referred
Section 54.2607. Order of Referral
Section 54.2609. Court Reporter
Section 54.2611. Papers Transmitted to Judge