California · Code of Civil Procedure - CCP
CCP §1023: The fees of referees are such reasonable sum as the court may fix for the time spent in the business of the reference; but the parties may agree, in writing, upon any other rate of compensation, and t
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Courts set reasonable fees for referees based on time spent, unless parties agree in writing to a different compensation rate.
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