Title IV, Judicial Branch

(1) A master commissioner may be appointed for each county within a judicial circuit. (a) In single-judge circuits the appointment shall be made by the Circuit Judge. (b) In judicial circuits with more than one (1) judge the master commissioner shall be chosen by a majority of th…

The master commissioner shall execute a bond, with surety approved by the court. The bond shall be recorded in court. He shall execute a special bond when required by the court and no action shall be maintained on his general bond for matters covered by a special bond.

The master commissioner shall take an oath that he will faithfully and honestly discharge the duties of his office.

(1) When the master commissioner is interested as an attorney or party; or (2) When there is other conflict of interest; or (3) When he is otherwise unable to discharge the duties of his office for any reason; the judge of the court before whom the action is pending shall appoint…

(1) Receivers, except as provided in subsection (2) of this section, may be appointed under the same terms and conditions as a master commissioner. (2) Except for personal representatives, guardians, curators and committees for persons of unsound mind, neither a party to an actio…

The master commissioner or receiver may use any proof reduced to writing and signed by his predecessor, and may execute any order or judgment which it was the duty of his predecessor to have executed, and which remains unexecuted.

(1) If any master commissioner or receiver fails to comply with his duties as defined by appropriate court order, he shall be guilty of a violation, and, upon conviction, shall be removed from office. (2) If any master commissioner or receiver knowingly omits or fails to report, …