Section 22. Modes of prosecution

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Modes of prosecution

Except in misdemeanor cases initiated in the District Court Division, no person shall be put to answer any criminal charge but by indictment, presentment, or impeachment. But any person, when represented by counsel, may, under such regulations as the General Assembly shall prescribe, waive indictment in noncapital cases.

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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

Answers to criminal charges

No person shall be put to answer any criminal charge except as hereinafter allowed, but by indictment, presentment, or impeachment, but any person, when represented by counsel, may, under such regulations as the Legislature shall prescribe, waive indictment in all except capital cases.

Summary: Permits individuals, with legal representation, to waive indictment in all cases except for capital cases, subject to legislative regulations.

Election Date: November 7, 1950

Votes For Ratification: 213,156

Votes Against Ratification: 92,205

Percent for Ratification: 70%

Percent Against Ratification: 30%

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Amendment Source: 1949 Chap 579

Effective Date Source: 1949 Chap. 579

Answers to criminal charges

No person shall be put to answer any criminal charge, except as hereinafter allowed, but by indictment, presentment, or impeachment.

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That no Freeman shall be put to answer any Criminal Charge but by Indictment, Presentment or Impeachment.

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