North Carolina General Statutes Chapter 7A. Judicial Department § 7A-291. Additional powers of district court judges

(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.