2025 Session
Last amended: 1971 session
§ 116B.05 — Appointing Referee
Plain-Language Summary
This section allows the court to appoint a referee to gather facts and make recommendations in complex environmental cases. The referee helps the court understand technical environmental issues.
116B.05 APPOINTING REFEREE.
The court may appoint a referee, who shall be a disinterested person to take testimony and make a report to the court in any such action.
History:
History: History:
1971 c 952 s 5
Practical Notes
Environmental cases often involve complex scientific evidence. A referee can help the court sort through technical issues and provide expert analysis, making the process more efficient and accurate.