§ 7A-756. Power to administer oaths and issue subpoenas. - North Carolina Statutes

§ 7A‑756.  Power toadminister oaths and issue subpoenas.

The chief administrative law judge and all administrative law judges inthe Office of Administrative Hearings may, in connection with any pending orpotential contested case under Chapter 150B:

(1)        Administer oaths and affirmations;

(2)        Sign and issue subpoenas in the name of the Office ofAdministrative Hearings requiring attendance and giving of testimony bywitnesses and the production of books, papers, and other documentary evidence;and

(3)        Apply to the General Court of Justice, Superior CourtDivision, for any order necessary to enforce the powers conferred in thisArticle. (1985, c. 746, s.2; 1985 (Reg. Sess., 1986), c. 1022, s. 6(1), 6(2); 1987, c. 827, s. 1; 1991,c. 103, s. 1.)