Provisions
XXXIV of 1777 • Accused may have counsel.
APPROVED
The Text
AND IT IS FURTHER ORDAINED, That in every trial on impeachment, or indictment for crimes or misdemeanor, the party impeached or indicted shall be allowed counsel, as in civil actions.
A Few Facts
• Joined the Constitution in 1777
• In Article XXXIV:
• Has 30 words
• Was proposed by the Constitutional Convention
• Was adopted without a vote
• Is a new addition
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