7A-756. Power to administer oaths and issue subpoenas.
The chief administrative law judge and all administrative law judges in the Office of Administrative Hearings may, in connection with any pending or potential contested case under Chapter 150B:
(1) Administer oaths and affirmations;
(2) Sign and issue subpoenas in the name of the Office of Administrative Hearings requiring attendance and giving of testimony by witnesses and the production of books, papers, and other documentary evidence; and
(3) Apply to the General Court of Justice, Superior Court Division, for any order necessary to enforce the powers conferred in this Article. (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.)
Structure North Carolina General Statutes
North Carolina General Statutes
Chapter 7A - Judicial Department
Article 60 - Office of Administrative Hearings.
§ 7A-750 - Creation; status; purpose.
§ 7A-752 - Chief Administrative Law Judge; appointments; vacancy.
§ 7A-753 - Additional administrative law judges; appointment; specialization.
§ 7A-754 - Qualifications; standards of conduct; removal.
§ 7A-755 - Expenses reimbursed.
§ 7A-756 - Power to administer oaths and issue subpoenas.
§ 7A-757 - Temporary administrative law judges; appointments; powers and standards; fees.
§ 7A-758 - Availability of administrative law judge to exempt agencies.
§ 7A-759 - Role as deferral agency.
§ 7A-760 - Number and status of employees; staff assignments.