N.C. Gen. Stat. § 7A-291

Current through Session Law 2024-56

Section 7A-291 - Additional powers of district court judges

In addition to the jurisdiction and powers assigned in this Chapter, a district 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 of evidence;

(4) To set bail;

(5) To issue arrest warrants valid throughout the State, and search warrants valid throughout the district of issue; and

(6) To issue all process and orders necessary or proper in the exercise of his powers and authority, and to effectuate his lawful judgments and decrees.

N.C. Gen. Stat. § 7A-291

1965, c. 310, s. 1; 1969, c. 1190, s. 27; 1973, c. 1286, s. 11.