Rule 3.921. Motion for appointment of a referee
Cal. Rules of Court, rule 3.921
Current text effective January 1, 2007.
#(a) Filing and contents
A motion by a party for the appointment of a referee under Code of Civil Procedure section 639 must be served and filed. The motion must specify the matter or matters to be included in the requested reference. If the applicant is requesting the appointment of a particular referee, the motion must be accompanied by the proposed referee's certification as required by rule 3.924(a).
#(b) Hearing
The motion must be heard by the judge to whom the case is assigned, or by the presiding judge or law and motion judge if the case has not been assigned.
#History
Rule 3.921 adopted effective January 1, 2007.
What this rule requires
Service and Proof of Service Rules
A motion by a party for the appointment of a referee under Code of Civil Procedure section 639 must be served and filed.
Document Filing Requirements
The motion must specify the matter or matters to be included in the requested reference.
If the applicant is requesting the appointment of a particular referee, the motion must be accompanied by the proposed referee's certification as required by rule 3.924(a).
Official text: courts.ca.gov , checked October 19, 2026.