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Thus, a person called to testify before Congress can refuse if they believe the government could use the testimony against them in criminal proceedings. To render the protections against self-incrimination ineffective, Congress can provide immunity from criminal prosecution.
The Constitution is silent on what happens before and after any impeachment and conviction by Congress. A common thought is that since he is an elected government representative, then only an elected law enforcement officer can arrest him and that person would be a Sheriff.