Powers of judicial officers as to conduct of proceeding

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  • Every judicial officer shall have power:
    • (1) To preserve and enforce order in his immediate presence and in the proceedings before him, when he is engaged in the performance of a duty imposed on him by law;

    • (2) To compel obedience to his lawful orders;

    • (3) To compel the attendance of persons to testify in a proceeding pending before him; and

    • (4) To administer oaths to persons in a proceeding pending before him, and in all other cases where it may be necessary in the exercise of his powers or the performances of his duties.


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