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The Governor, the Judges of the Court of Appeals and Superior Courts, and all others offending against the State, either by maladministration, corruption, neglect of duty, or any other high crime or misdemeanor, shall be impeachable by the House of Delegates; such impeachment to be prosecuted before the Senate, which shall have the sole power to try all impeachments. When sitting for that purpose the Senate shall be on oath or affirmation: and no person shall be convicted without the concurrence of two thirds of the members present. Judgment in cases of impeachment, shall not extend further than to removal from office, and disqualification to hold and enjoy any office of honour, trust or profit, under the Commonwealth; but the party convicted shall, nevertheless, be liable and subject to indictment, trial, judgment and punishment, according to law.
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The Governour, when he is out of Office, and others offending against the State, either by Mal-Administration, Corruption, or other Means, by which the safety of the State may be endangered, shall be impeachable by the House of Delegates. Such impeachment to be prosecuted by the Attorney-General, or such other Person or Persons as the House may appoint in the General Court, according to the laws of the land. If found guilty, he or they shall be either forever disabled to hold any Office under Government, or removed from such Office pro tempore, or subjected to such pains or penalties as the laws shall direct.