NEAL, Associate Justice.
SUMMARY
The Code of Civil Procedure expressly authorizes a trial court to appoint a referee for the information of the court in special proceedings, and to impose the referee's fees on the parties. Proceedings relating to a search warrant issued prior to any indictment, information, or complaint are "special proceedings." Accordingly, the trial court may appoint a referee to screen for privilege. the documents seized under a warrant...
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