Article I.
Declaration of Rights

Section 27. Bail, fines, and punishments

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197118681789

Bail, fines, and punishments

Excessive bail shall not be required, nor excessive fines imposed, nor cruel or unusual punishments inflicted.

197118681789

Excessive bail

Excessive bail should not be required, nor excessive fines imposed, nor cruel or unusual punishments inflicted.

197118681789

That excessive Bail, should not be required nor excessive Fines imposed, nor Cruel or unusual Punishments inflicted.

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