North Dakota Code 44-09-13 – Impeachment – Objections overruled – Further proceedings
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If the accused, upon the overruling of the objections as provided in section 44-09-12, pleads guilty to any or all of the charges or specifications, the senate must render judgment of conviction against the accused. If the accused pleads not guilty or refuses to plead, the senate, at such time as it may appoint, must proceed to try the impeachment.
Terms Used In North Dakota Code 44-09-13
- Conviction: A judgement of guilt against a criminal defendant.
- Impeachment: (1) The process of calling something into question, as in "impeaching the testimony of a witness." (2) The constitutional process whereby the House of Representatives may "impeach" (accuse of misconduct) high officers of the federal government for trial in the Senate.