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Miss. Const. art. 3, § 28

Cruel or unusual punishment prohibited

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Cruel or unusual punishment shall not be inflicted, nor excessive fines be imposed.

History

SOURCES: 1817 art I § 16; 1832 art I § 16; 1869 art I § 8.

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Source: sos.ms.gov
Retrieved: 2026-09-25
Edition: 2026-09-25
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