Judiciary Law 421 — Legislation

Legislation Search OpenLegislation Statutes Search Term Search icon Search previous SECTION 420 Form of objection or denial up ARTICLE 13-A Judicial Proceedings For the Removal of Public Officers By Impeachment next SECTION 422 Two-thirds necessary to conviction Viewing most recent revision (from 2014-09-22) View historical revision as of: -- Choose a Date -- 2014-09-22 Share Facebook Email SECTION 421 Proceedings thereon Judiciary (JUD) CHAPTER 30, ARTICLE 13-A § 421. Proceedings thereon. If an objection to the sufficiency of the impeachment be not sustained by a majority of the members of the court who heard the argument, the defendant must forthwith answer the articles of impeachment. If he plead guilty, or refuse to plead, the court must render judgment of conviction against him. If he deny the matters charged the court must, at such time as it may appoint, proceed to try the impeachment, and may adjourn the trial from time to time until concluded.