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    This is a flow chart presented to Utah lawmakers by legislative attorneys, walking House members through the impeachment process.

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    Impeachment Process

    Speaker of the House Convenes the House for Purpose of Impeachment (Utah Constitution, Article VI, Section 17)
    The Speaker may convene the House for the purpose of impeachment if Not convened in a General Session Speaker conducts a poll of the members of the House AND 2/3 of the members are in favor of convening.

    House Steps Senate Steps

    LEGEND Optional House Steps

    House Submits the Articles of Impeachment to the Senate (UCA 77-5-6)

    Senate Serves a Copy of the Articles of Impeachment on the Impeached Officer (UCA 77-5-5, 77-5-6)
    The impeached officer is suspended from duties pending outcome of Senate trial.

    House Adopts Policies Establishing Procedures for the Impeachment Process (House Rule 1-6-101)
    The House adopts, by constitutional majority vote, policies establishing procedures for, and governing the conduct of, the impeachment process.

    House Floor Action (Utah Constitution, Article VI, Section 17 and UCA 77-5-3)
    House considers a resolution containing Articles of Impeachment. The House votes on each article. If any article receives a 2/3 vote, the officer is impeached.

    Senate Convenes for the Purpose of an Impeachment Trial (Utah Constitution, Article VI, Section 18 and UCA 77-5-4)

    Senate Establishes Rules of Procedure and Swear Oath to Do Justice (Senate Rule 1-6-101, UCA 77-5-7, 77-5-8)
    A 2/3 vote is required to convict on one or more Articles of Impeachment.

    The House May Create a Special Committee, Hire Investigators, and Special Counsel
    The committee can meet, subpoena and examine witnesses, documents, and other relevant materials. See e.g. UCA 36-14-5

    Committee Recommends Impeachment to the House (UCA 77-5-3)


    The committee may recommend impeachment to the House if the committee prepares a resolution containing Articles of Impeachment.

    Effect of Judgment (UCA 77-5-8, 77-5-9, 77-5-10)


    Impeached officer may be suspended, or removed, and disqualified to hold any state office. Suspended officer is disqualified from receiving the salary, fees, or emoluments of the office. Impeached officer is acquitted if Senate fails to meet 2/3 vote requirement.

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