Sec. 5.
The senate when so organized shall forthwith cause the person impeached to appear and to answer the charge exhibited against him and upon his appearance, he shall be entitled to a copy of the articles of impeachment, and to a reasonable time to answer the same.
History: 1872, Act 62, Imd. Eff. Mar. 30, 1872 ;-- How. 54 ;-- CL 1897, 22 ;-- CL 1915, 36 ;-- CL 1929, 63 ;-- CL 1948, 6.5
Structure Michigan Compiled Laws
Act 62 of 1872 - Impeachments (6.1 - 6.16)
Section 6.1 - Impeachment of Civil Officers; Power of House, Suspension; Vacancies.
Section 6.2 - Impeachment; Trial by Senate, Judgment.
Section 6.3 - Impeachment; Prosecution by House.
Section 6.4 - Impeachment; Organization of Senate as Court, Oaths, Attendance of Members.
Section 6.5 - Impeachment; Appearance and Answer of Accused.
Section 6.6 - Impeachment; Counsel for Accused.
Section 6.7 - Impeachment; Trial, Time, Place, Adjournment.
Section 6.8 - Impeachment; Acquittal.
Section 6.9 - Impeachment; President of Senate, Notice to Senate.
Section 6.10 - Impeachment; Writs and Process, Signing and Testing, Enforcement.
Section 6.11 - Impeachment; Duties of Secretary; Record of Proceedings, Oaths.
Section 6.12 - Impeachment; Senate Appointment and Removal of Subordinate Officers.
Section 6.13 - Impeachment; Powers of Managers, Rights of Process.
Section 6.14 - Impeachment; Senate Rules and Regulations.
Section 6.15 - Impeachment; Compensation of Members of Court, Managers, and Other Officers; Payment.