The hearing shall be called by the Chief Justice. No answer shall be considered a plea of not guilty. If the defendant pleads guilty, the Court shall determine a punishment in the absence of the accused. There shall be a record kept of the hearing and the trial. Evidence in the hands of the Court, other than testimony, shall be presented first.
Testimony is given.
The witness is excused, but is subject to recall during any time during the trial. The accused may testify under oath, present evidence not under oath, or make no statement. The Court may hear no character witness for or against the accused. The President of the College shall sit in on the Court in the event one Justice abstains. Appeals may be based on new evidence or mitigating circumstances.