Arizona § 38-313 - Impeachment hearing; service on accused
Full text of Arizona Arizona Revised Statutes § 38-313 — Impeachment hearing; service on accused, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 38-313. Impeachment hearing; service on accused
A. The senate shall assign a day for hearing the impeachment, and inform the house of representatives thereof.
B. The president of the senate shall cause a copy of the articles of impeachment, with a notice to appear and answer them at the time and place appointed, to be served on the accused not less than ten days before the day fixed for the hearing. The service shall be made by the sergeant-at-arms of the senate upon the accused personally, or, if he cannot upon diligent inquiry be found within the state, the senate, upon proof of such fact, may order publication of the notice to be made in a manner it deems proper.
Source: official Arizona text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Arizona § 38-313
What does Arizona Revised Statutes § 38-313 cover?
Section 38-313 ("Impeachment hearing; service on accused") is part of the Arizona Revised Statutes, the codified statutory law of Arizona. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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