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HomeGovernment CodeDiv. 4Ch. 7Art. 2§ 3025 Impeachment Hearing Notice Requirements

§ 3025 Impeachment Hearing Notice Requirements

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§ 3025 Impeachment Hearing Notice Requirements

Key Takeaways

  • •The person being accused (defendant) must get a copy of the charges (articles of impeachment) at least 10 days before the hearing.
  • •The defendant must also get a notice telling them when and where to show up to answer the charges.
  • •This is done by the President of the Senate.

Example

Imagine your teacher accuses you of breaking a school rule and wants to talk about it in front of the principal.

Your teacher must give you a paper explaining what you did wrong and tell you when to meet with the principal, at least 10 days before the meeting.

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

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§ 3025 Impeachment Hearing Notice Requirements

Not less than 10 days before the day fixed for the hearing, the President of the Senate shall have served on the defendant a copy of the articles of impeachment, with a notice to appear and answer the same at the time and place appointed. (Enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 134.)

Last verified: January 22, 2026

Key Terms

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Related Statutes

  • § 3027 Impeachment Trial Absence Rules
  • § 3024 Impeachment Hearing Assignment
  • § 3030 Senate Impeachment Trial Procedure
  • § 12981 Department Enforcement Actions
  • § 3020 State Official Impeachment Grounds

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Government Code. Section 3025.
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