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.
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