CA Civ Proc Code Section 177


Every judicial officer shall have power: 1.To preserve and enforce order in his immediate presence, and in proceedings before him, when he is engaged in the performance of official duty; 2.To compel obedience to his lawful orders as provided in this Code; 3.To compel the attendance of persons to testify in a proceeding before him, in the cases and manner provided in this Code; 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 and duties.
Last Updated

Aug. 19, 2023

§ 177’s source at ca​.gov