Article I  Section 9

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Article I, Section 9[Excessive bail and fines -- Cruel punishments.]


Article I, Section 9.  [Excessive bail and fines -- Cruel punishments.]
     Excessive bail shall not be required; excessive fines shall not be imposed; nor shall cruel and unusual punishments be inflicted. Persons arrested or imprisoned shall not be treated with unnecessary rigor.