, 1878-08-24

Ing been once acquitted by jury, nor
shall be compelled, in any criminal case
to re a witness against himself All per
sons shall, before conviction, be bailable
boy sufficient sureties. except tor murder
in the first degree aud treason. where
the proof is evident or the presumption
great; and the privilege of the writ Of
hdbeds o,ryus shall not be suspended
unless when, in case Of rebellion, the
public safety may require. The right of
trial hy jury shall remain inviolate in all
criminal cases. A jury in civil causes,
in all courts, may consist of less than
twelve persona, as prescribed by law.
and the concurrence Of three iourths of
the whole number Of the jury shall he
sufficient for a verdict; proriied, that the
right may he waived by the parties, IN
such manner as may be provided by
law.
Hereafter a grand jury may consist of
seven persons. any five Of whom, con-
curing, may find an indictment: procid-
ed, the Legislature may change regulate,
abolish or establish the grand jury
system.
Sec. 0. Every person in the State
shall be entitled to certain remedy IN
the law, for all wrongs and injuries
which he may receive in person, char
acter or property; justice shall be ad-
ministered to all, freely and without
purchase; completely and without deni-
al; promptly and without delay; aud all
Courts shall be open to the public.
Sec. 10. The right of the people to
be secure in their persons, papers, houses
and effects,against unreasonable seizure
and search shall not be violated; and no
warrant shall issue except upon proba-
BILE cause, supported by oaths or affir-
nation in writing, describing, as nearly
as may be, the place to be searched, and
the person or thing to be seized.
Sec. IL. There shall never be, in this
State, involuntary servitude, save as a
punishment for crime, whereof the party
shall have been duly convicted.
Sec. 12. No person shall be imprison-
ed for debt except in case of fraud in
contracting the same, or of an abscond-
ing debtor having means legally appli-
cable to the mayment of his debts or
some part thereof
Sec. 13. In criminal prosecutions, the
accused shall have the right to appear
and defend in person and by counsel; to
demand the nature and cause OF accu-
'sation; to have copy thereof; to testify
in his own behalf; to meet the witnesses
against him face to face; to have process
to compel the attendance of witnesses in
his behalf, and speedy public trial, by
an impartial jury Of the county or dis
trict in which the offense is alleged to
have been committed.
Sec. H. No bill Of retainer, er post
tacto law, nor any law impairing the
obligation of contracts, or making any
irrevocable grant of privileges, franchise
or immunities, shall ever be passed by
the Legislature.
Sec. Is. Private property shall not
be taken or damaged for public use
without just compensation; and no per-
sons particular services shall be requir-
ed without jus, payment therefor.
Sec. 16. The rights of the people to
peaceful assemble and consult tor the
public good, and to petition for the re-
dress of grievances, shall never be re-
strained or abridged.
Sec. II. The military shall always be
in strict subordination to the civil
power.
Sec. IS. All laws in relation to the
possession, enjoyment and decent of
property, shall be alike applicable to
resident aliens and citizens.
Sec. 10. The right of the people to
keep and hear arms shall not be infring-
ed; but this shall not be construed as to
justify the carrying ofconcealed weapons.
Sec. 90. All elections shall be free
and open; and no power, civil or mill.
tary, shall interfere to prevent the free
exercise Of the right of suffrage.