(1) If on an application to an Associate Judge in accordance with Rule 77.01 it appears to the Associate Judge that the application is proper for the determination of a Judge of the Court, the Associate Judge may refer the application to a Judge of the Court.
(2) The Judge of the Court to whom the application is referred may—
(a) hear and determine the application; or
(b) refer it back to the Associate Judge with directions.
(3) An Associate Judge may refer to a Judge of the Court for directions any question arising on an application to the Associate Judge.