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Provisions

VI.20 of 1847 • Fees to judicial officers prohibited.

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The Text

No judicial officer, except justices of the peace, shall receive, to his own use, any fees or perquisites of office.


A Few Facts

• Joined the Constitution in 1847

• In Article VI:

• Has 20 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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