Title 8, Public Officers And Employees

When possessed of an impeachment, the senate shall forthwith cause the person accused to be brought before it.

All writs and process shall be issued by the clerk of the senate, and tested in the clerk's name, and may be served by any person authorized by the senate or its speaker.

Upon the appearance of the person impeached, such person is entitled to a copy of the impeachment, and to a reasonable time in which to answer the same.

(1) Witnesses on the trial of an impeachment before the senate shall be allowed the following fees:(1) For every day's attendance on such trial $1.00(2) For every twenty-five (25) miles the witness may necessarily travel in going to and returning from the place of trial $1.00 (1)…

(1) The sergeant at arms, or such other officer as may be appointed, shall be allowed the following fees:(1) For every arrest under process from the senate $2.00(2) For each mile the sergeant or other appointed officer may travel in going to and returning from such arrest $0.05(3…

The witness and officer shall prove their account by oath before the clerk of the senate, and the clerk's certificate annexed thereto shall enable the holder to collect the amount from the defendant or the state, according as either is liable.

If the defendant is found guilty, the defendant is liable for all such costs, and the same may be recovered by action before any tribunal having cognizance of the amount.

If the defendant is acquitted, or is unable to pay the costs, after due course of law has been had thereon, the state treasurer shall pay the witnesses and officer, upon the production of their certified accounts as provided in § 8-46-203.