Decl. of Rights, Art. XIII
Facts tried in the vicinity
Structure
Criminal Justice
Declaration of Rights
Official text rightpowerlimitif conditionlegal term
In criminal prosecutions, the verification of facts in the vicinity where they happen, is one of the greatest securities of the life, liberty, and property of the citizen.
Simplified explanation
In criminal prosecutions, verifying the facts in the vicinity where they happen is one of the greatest securities of the citizen's life, liberty and property.