38-343. Trial; judgment


A. If the accused pleads guilty or refuses to answer the accusation, the court
shall render judgment of conviction against him. If the accused denies the matters
charged, the court shall immediately, or at such time as it appoints, try the accusation.


B. The trial shall be by jury, unless expressly waived by the accused, and
conducted in the same manner as the trial of an indictment or information.


C. Upon conviction, the court shall pronounce judgment that the accused be removed
from office.