Md. Rule 2-543

Summary

(a) Appointment — Compensation. — The appointment and compensation of auditors shall be governed by Rule 16-809.

(b) Referral by order. — In addition to referrals required by rule or statute, the court, on motion of any party or on its own initiative, may refer by order to an auditor an action founded on an account or an action in which it is necessary to examine, state, or settle accounts. When a matter is referred to an auditor, the order shall state the purpose and scope of the audit. The order may prescribe the manner in which the audit is to be conducted and shall set time limits for the completion of the audit and the rendering of the account or report.

(c) Powers. — The auditor may require any party to submit a proposed account and supporting vouchers. Subject to the provisions of the order of reference, an auditor has the power to regulate all proceedings in the hearing, including the powers to:

(1) Direct the issuance of a subpoena to compel the attendance of witnesses and the ...