Utah § 77-5-6 - Suspension on filing articles -- Vacancy, how filled.
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§ 77-5-6. Suspension on filing articles -- Vacancy, how filled.
77-5-6. Suspension on filing articles -- Vacancy, how filled.
When articles of impeachment are presented to the Senate, and the officer has been served with a copy of the articles, the officer shall be temporarily suspended from office and may not exercise the duties of the office until the officer is acquitted. Upon the suspension of any officer, other than the governor, or a justice or judge of a court of record, the office shall be temporarily filled by an appointment made by the governor, with the advice and consent of the Senate, until the acquittal of the party impeached, or, in the case of the officer's removal, until the vacancy is filled at the next election as provided by law.
Amended by Chapter 352, 2020 General Session
Source: official Utah text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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