Nevada Constitution articles. 7. Impeachment and Removal from Office
Nevada Constitution — Article 7: Impeachment and Removal from Office
Overview:
Article 7 of the Nevada Constitution sets out the process for impeachment and removal of public officials for misconduct, ensuring accountability in state government.
Key Provisions:
Grounds for Impeachment
Public officers may be impeached for treason, bribery, or other high crimes and misdemeanors.
House of Representatives Role
The Nevada Assembly (lower house) has the exclusive power to impeach officials by a majority vote.
Impeachment is essentially a formal accusation or indictment.
Senate Trial
The Nevada Senate holds the trial for impeachments.
Conviction requires a two-thirds vote of the senators present.
Consequences of Conviction
Removal from office is the primary penalty.
Convicted officials may also be disqualified from holding future office.
Impeachment does not protect from criminal prosecution.
Presiding Officer
When the Governor is impeached, the Chief Justice of the Nevada Supreme Court presides over the Senate trial.
In other cases, the Lieutenant Governor usually presides.
Other Removal Methods
Besides impeachment, officers may be removed according to laws or the constitution for cause.
Summary:
Nevada’s impeachment process is modeled after the federal system.
It provides a check on executive and judicial officers.
Requires cooperation between the two legislative chambers.
Ensures officials guilty of serious misconduct can be held accountable.
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