68.8 Appearance — answer — counsel.
Upon the appearance of the person impeached, the person is entitled to a copy of the impeachment, and to a reasonable time in which to answer the same, and shall be allowed counsel as in an ordinary criminal prosecution.
[C51, §3161; R60, §4943; C73, §4552; C97, §5476; C24, 27, 31, 35, 39, §1138; C46, 50, 54, 58, 62, 66, 71, 73, 75, 77, 79, 81, §68.8]
Right to counsel, Iowa Constitution, Art. I, §10; also
R.Cr.P. 2.8
Structure Iowa Code
Title II - ELECTIONS AND OFFICIAL DUTIES
Section 68.1 - Impeachment defined.
Section 68.2 - Specification of charges — majority must concur.
Section 68.3 - Board of managers — articles.
Section 68.4 - Notice to governor.
Section 68.5 - Officer suspended — temporary appointment.
Section 68.6 - President of senate — notice to senate.
Section 68.7 - Warrant of arrest.
Section 68.8 - Appearance — answer — counsel.
Section 68.9 - Organization of court.
Section 68.10 - Powers of court.
Section 68.11 - Record of proceedings — administering oaths.