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Provisions

I.5 of 1939 • Bail; fines; punishments; detention of witnesses.

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The Text

Excessive bail shall not be required nor excessive fines imposed, nor shall cruel and unusual punishments be inflicted, nor shall witnesses be unreasonably detained.


A Few Facts

• Joined the Constitution in 1939

• In Article I: Bill Of Rights

• Has 24 words

• Was proposed by the Constitutional Convention

• Went to NYS voters as proposed amendment 1 of 1938

• Re-upped the text of a previously existing provision

• Amends or builds on:
1895-I.5

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