Idaho Code 19-4002 – Articles of Impeachment — Preparation and Trial
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Terms Used In Idaho Code 19-4002
- Impeachment: (1) The process of calling something into question, as in "impeaching the testimony of a witness." (2) The constitutional process whereby the House of Representatives may "impeach" (accuse of misconduct) high officers of the federal government for trial in the Senate.
- Prosecute: To charge someone with a crime. A prosecutor tries a criminal case on behalf of the government.
- Trial: A hearing that takes place when the defendant pleads "not guilty" and witnesses are required to come to court to give evidence.
All impeachments must be by resolution adopted and originated in the house of representatives, and conducted by managers elected by the house, who must prepare articles of impeachment, present them at the bar of the senate, and prosecute the same. The trial must be had before the senate, sitting as a court of impeachment.