Section 5. Houses of refuge

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Charitable and correctional institutions and agencies

Such charitable, benevolent, penal, and correctional institutions and agencies as the needs of humanity and the public good may require shall be established and operated by the State under such organization and in such manner as the General Assembly may prescribe.

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Election Date: November 3, 1970

Votes For Ratification: 393759

Votes Against Ratification: 251132

Percent for Ratification: 61%

Percent Against Ratification: 39%

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Amendment Source: 1969 Chap 1258

Effective Date Source: 1969 Chapter 1258

Houses of refuge

A House or Houses of Refuge may be established, whenever the public interest may require it, for the correction and instruction of other classes of offenders.

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Section 5. Houses of refuge

Charitable and correctional institutions and agencies

1868 — Article XI. Section 3

1868 — Article XI. Section 4

1868 — Article XI. Section 5

Houses of refuge