{"jurisdiction": "us-ny", "code": "cplr", "section": "4313", "citation": "CPLR § 4313", "heading": "Notice", "text": ["Rule 4313. Notice. Except where the reference is to a judicial hearing officer or a special referee, upon the entry of an order of reference, the clerk shall send a copy of the order to the referee. Unless the order of reference otherwise provides, the referee shall forthwith notify the parties of a time and place for the first hearing to be held within twenty days after the date of the order or shall forthwith notify the court that he declines to serve."], "official_source": "https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/laws/CVP/4313", "from_official_api": true, "plain_english": "Except for a **JHO or special referee**: once the order of reference is entered, the **clerk sends a copy to the referee.** The referee must then **either** notify the parties of a time and place for the **first hearing — to be held within 20 days of the order — OR notify the court that he declines to serve.** ★", "retrieved": "2026-09-27", "url": "https://elyphived.com/us-ny/cplr/4313", "publisher": "Elyphived LLC"}