Art. I, § 5
Bail; fines; punishments; detention of witnesses
Limit
Criminal Justice
Art. I · Bill of Rights
Official text rightpowerlimitif conditionlegal term
Excessive shall not be required nor excessive fines imposed, nor shall cruel and unusual punishments be inflicted, nor shall witnesses be unreasonably detained.
Simplified explanation
Excessive bail shall not be required, excessive fines shall not be imposed, cruel and unusual punishments shall not be inflicted, and witnesses shall not be unreasonably detained.