Ky. Sup. Ct. Order 2024-07 § 3

An order of reference to the master commissioner or local rules of court may specify or

limit the master commissioner’s powers, and may direct him or her to report only

upon particular issues, or to perform particular acts, or to receive and report evidence

only. The order of reference may fix the time and place for beginning and closing the

acts or issues referenced, and for the filing of the master commissioner's report. The

master commissioner shall exercise the power to regulate all proceedings before him or

her and to take all measures necessary for the efficient performance of his or her

duties, subject to the specifications and limitations stated in the order of reference or

local rules of court. The master commissioner may require the production of evidence

upon matters included in the order of reference, such as the production of all books,

papers, vouchers, documents, and writings. The master commissioner may rule upon

the admissibility of evidence, unless otherwise directed by the order of reference, and

has the authority to put witnesses and parties under oath and examine same. The

master commissioner shall make a record of the evidence offered and excluded in the

same manner and subject to the same limitations as may be provided in applicable

Rules of Civil Procedure and/or Rules of Evidence for a court sitting without a jury.