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HomeGovernment CodeDiv. 4Ch. 7Art. 2§ 3030 Senate Impeachment Trial Procedure

§ 3030 Senate Impeachment Trial Procedure

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§ 3030 Senate Impeachment Trial Procedure

Key Takeaways

  • •If someone says they didn't do it, the Senate has to have a trial.
  • •The Senate picks the time for the trial.
  • •They write down that the person said they didn't do it.
  • •The trial will look at all the important accusations.

Example

A government official is accused of doing something wrong and says they didn't do it.

The Senate will have a trial to figure out if the official really did what they're accused of. They'll check all the important points of the accusation.

AI-generated — May contain errors. Not legal advice. Always verify source.

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§ 3030 Senate Impeachment Trial Procedure

If the defendant pleads not guilty, the Senate shall try the impeachment at the time it appoints. The plea shall be entered upon the Senate Journal, and puts in issue every material allegation of the articles of impeachment. (Enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 134.)

Last verified: January 22, 2026

Key Terms

not guiltyimpeachmentclaimtrialportdefendantsenate journalallegation

Related Statutes

  • § 3027 Impeachment Trial Absence Rules
  • § 12980 Housing Discrimination Complaints
  • § 3025 Impeachment Hearing Notice Requirements
  • § 29636 Property Damage Reimbursement Fines
  • § 12965 Director Civil Action Authority

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Government Code. Section 3030.
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