Laws of New York (Last Updated: November 21, 2014)

Section 4301. Powers of referee to determine

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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.

                    
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