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Pa. Const. art. I, § 13

Bail, fines and punishments

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Excessive bail shall not be required, nor excessive fines imposed, nor cruel punishments inflicted.

History

Adoption. Unless otherwise noted, the provisions of Article I were adopted December 16, 1873, 1874 P.L.3, effective January 1, 1874.

Provenance

Source: palegis.us
Retrieved: 2026-09-30
Edition: supplied-2026-09-30
Content hash: 483744d946b991696409f877fe718e79bf1e09ae0cdb1e72e78862508db0771e

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