California · Government Code

GOV §3028: When the defendant appears, he may object in writing to the sufficiency of the articles of impeachment, or he may answer the articles by an oral plea of not guilty.

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This statute describes procedural rules allowing a defendant to file written objections to impeachment charges or enter a not-guilty plea when appearing in court.

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When the defendant appears, he may object in writing to the sufficiency of the articles of impeachment, or he may answer the articles by an oral plea of not guilty.

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