§ 7A-291. Additional powers of district court judges.
Article 26.
Additional Powers of District Court Judges andMagistrates.
§ 7A‑291. Additional powers of district courtjudges.
In addition to the jurisdiction and powers assigned in this Chapter, adistrict court judge has the following powers:
(1) To administer oaths;
(2) To punish for contempt;
(3) To compel the attendance of witnesses and the production ofevidence;
(4) To set bail;
(5) To issue arrest warrants valid throughout the State, andsearch warrants valid throughout the district of issue; and
(6) To issue all process and orders necessary or proper in theexercise of his powers and authority, and to effectuate his lawful judgmentsand decrees. (1965, c. 310, s.1; 1969, c. 1190, s. 27; 1973, c. 1286, s. 11.)