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.
History: 1872, Act 62, Imd. Eff. Mar. 30, 1872 ;-- How. 54 ;-- CL 1897, 22 ;-- CL 1915, 36 ;-- CL 1929, 63 ;-- CL 1948, 6.5