If the defendant does not appear, upon proof of service or publication as provided in NRS 283.170 and 283.180, the Senate may, of its own motion or for cause shown, assign another day for hearing the impeachment; or, in the absence of the defendant, may then, or at any other time which it may appoint, proceed to trial and judgment. [1911 Cr. Prac. § 33; RL § 6883; NCL § 10680]
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