La. Stat. tit. 13 § 4821
Upon every reference, the special commissioner shall appoint a time and place for the hearing of the proceedings, and give due notice thereof to each of the parties or their attorneys and anyone interested. The special commissioner may proceed, co-operate, or in his discretion, may adjourn the examination and proceedings to a future date, giving notice to the absent party or his attorney of such adjournment. The special commissioner shall proceed with all reasonable diligence on every reference and with the least practicable delay, and any interested party may apply to the court or a judge thereof for an order directing the special commissioner to hasten the proceedings and to make his report and to certify to the court or judge the reasons for delay.
La. R.S. § 13:4821