Sec. 5. The senate when so organized shall forthwith cause the person impeached to appear and to answer the charge exhibited against him and upon his appearance, he shall be entitled to a copy of the articles of impeachment, and to a reasonable time to answer the same.
Mich. Comp. Laws § 6.5
Impeachment; appearance and answer of accused
1872, Act 62, Imd
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