Provisions
I.5 of 1847 • Excessive bail, fines, and punishment prohibited; rights of witness.
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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 1847
• In Article I:
• Has 24 words
• Was proposed by the Constitutional Convention
• Went to NYS voters as proposed amendment 1 of 1846
• Is a new addition
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