Montana § 5-5-421 - Two-Thirds Vote Necessary To Conviction
Full text of Montana Montana Code Annotated § 5-5-421 — Two-Thirds Vote Necessary To Conviction, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 5-5-421. Two-Thirds Vote Necessary To Conviction
Two-thirds vote necessary to conviction. The defendant cannot be convicted on impeachment without the concurrence of two-thirds of the members elected, voting by ayes and noes. If two-thirds of the members elected do not concur in a conviction, the defendant must be acquitted.
Source: official Montana text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Montana § 5-5-421
What does Montana Code Annotated § 5-5-421 cover?
Section 5-5-421 ("Two-Thirds Vote Necessary To Conviction") is part of the Montana Code Annotated, the codified statutory law of Montana. 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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