Power to impeach -- Procedure -- Suspension from Office Impeachment

S.D. Const. art. XI, § 1 — under Revenue and Finance.

S.D. Const. art. XI, § 1

Power to impeach -- Procedure -- Suspension from Office Impeachment

The house of representatives shall have the sole power of impeachment. A resolution of impeachment shall not be considered unless it is signed by one-quarter (1/4) of the members. For the purposes of impeachment, the general assembly and committees thereof shall have the power to compel the attendance of witnesses and production of documents. A vote of two-thirds (2/3) of the members shall be required for an impeachment of the governor. Any officer impeached shall thereby be suspended from the office until judgment in the case shall have been pronounced.