{"code":"GOV","codeName":"Government Code","section":"3027","citation":"Gov. Code, § 3027","status":"in-force","lawOn":"2026-09-28","headings":[{"name":"TITLE 1. GENERAL [100. - 7931.000.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/government-code/title-1"},{"name":"DIVISION 4. PUBLIC OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES [1000. - 3599.84.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/government-code/title-1/division-4"},{"name":"CHAPTER 7. Removal from Office [3000. - 3075.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/government-code/title-1/division-4/chapter-7"},{"name":"ARTICLE 2. Impeachment [3020. - 3040.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/government-code/title-1/division-4/chapter-7/article-2"}],"history":"Enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 134.","effective":null,"html":"<p>If the defendant does not appear, upon proof of service or publication the Senate may, of its own motion or for cause shown, assign another day for hearing the impeachment, or may proceed to trial and judgment in the absence of the defendant.</p>","text":"If the defendant does not appear, upon proof of service or publication the Senate may, of its own motion or for cause shown, assign another day for hearing the impeachment, or may proceed to trial and judgment in the absence of the defendant.","otherVersions":[],"url":"https://blackletter.si/government-code/impeachment-3027","source":"California Legislative Information bulk export (pubinfo)"}