Article I.
Declaration of Rights

Section 16. Bail; fines; punishments; detention of witnesses

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1964190918501837

Bail; fines; punishments; detention of witnesses

Excessive bail shall not be required; excessive fines shall not be imposed; cruel or unusual punishment shall not be inflicted; nor shall witnesses be unreasonably detained.

1964190918501837

Bail; fines; punishment; detention of witnesses

Excessive bail shall not be required; excessive fines shall not be imposed; cruel or unusual punishment shall not be inflicted; nor shall witnesses be unreasonably detained.

1964190918501837

Bail; punishment; detention of witnesses

Excessive bail shall not be required; excessive fines shall not be imposed; cruel or unusual punishment shall not be inflicted, nor shall witnesses be unreasonably detained.

1964190918501837

Excessive bail, fines, punishments

Excessive bail shall not be required; excessive fines shall not be imposed; and cruel and unjust punishment shall not be inflicted.

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