Minnesota Constitution Article VIII. Impeachment and removal from office
Minnesota Constitution – Article VIII: Impeachment and Removal from Office
This article outlines the process for impeaching and removing public officials in the state of Minnesota. Here's a summary of its key provisions:
Section 1 – Power of Impeachment
The House of Representatives has the sole power to impeach civil officers of the state for:
Corrupt conduct in office
Crimes
Misdemeanors
Section 2 – Trial of Impeachment
Impeachment trials are conducted by the Senate.
When the Senate is sitting for impeachment:
Senators must be under oath or affirmation.
If the Governor or Lieutenant Governor is on trial, the Chief Justice of the Minnesota Supreme Court presides.
Section 3 – Judgment Limits
Judgment in cases of impeachment can only result in:
Removal from office
Disqualification from holding any state office
The impeached person remains liable to criminal prosecution, trial, and punishment under regular law.
This article mirrors the U.S. Constitution’s approach, emphasizing separation of powers and providing checks and balances on state officials’ conduct. Let me know if you’d like the exact constitutional text or a comparison with another state.
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