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Alaska Constitution, Article I

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Article I, Declaration of Rights

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All articles213 Art. I25 Art. II21 Art. III26 Art. IV16 Art. V5 Art. VI10 Art. VII5 Art. VIII18 Art. IX17 Art. X15 Art. XI8 Art. XII14 Art. XIII4 Art. XIV0 Art. XV29

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Alaska Const. art. I, § 1 Inherent Rights
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This constitution is dedicated to the principles that all persons have a natural right to life, liberty, the pursuit of happiness, and the enjoyment of the rewards of their own industry; that all persons are equal and entitled to equal rights, opportunities, and protection under …
Alaska Const. art. I, § 2 Source of Government
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All political power is inherent in the people. All government originates with the people, is founded upon their will only, and is instituted solely for the good of the people as a whole.
Alaska Const. art. I, § 3 Civil Rights
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No person is to be denied the enjoyment of any civil or political right because of race, color, creed, sex, or national origin. The legislature shall implement this section. [Amended 1972]
Alaska Const. art. I, § 4 Freedom of Religion
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No law shall be made respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof.

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Alaska Const. art. I, § 5 Freedom of Speech

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Every person may freely speak, write, and publish on all subjects, being responsible for the abuse of that right.

Alaska Const. art. I, § 6 Assembly; Petition

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The right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the government shall never be abridged.

Alaska Const. art. I, § 7 Due Process

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No person shall be deprived of life, liberty, or property, without due process of law. The right of all persons to fair and just treatment in the course of legislative and executive investigations shall not be infringed.

Alaska Const. art. I, § 8 Grand Jury

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No person shall be held to answer for a capital, or otherwise infamous crime, unless on a presentment or indictment of a grand jury, except in cases arising in the armed forces in time of war or public danger. Indictment may be waived by the accused. In that case the prosecution …

Alaska Const. art. I, § 9 Jeopardy and Self-Incrimination

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No person shall be put in jeopardy twice for the same offense. No person shall be compelled in any criminal proceeding to be a witness against himself.

Alaska Const. art. I, § 10 Treason

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Treason against the State consists only in levying war against it, or in adhering to its enemies, giving them aid and comfort. No person shall be convicted of treason, unless on the testimony of two witnesses to the same overt act, or on confession in open court.

Alaska Const. art. I, § 11 Rights of Accused

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In all criminal prosecutions, the accused shall have the right to a speedy and public trial, by an impartial jury of twelve, except that the legislature may provide for a jury of not more than twelve nor less than six in courts not of record. The accused is entitled to be informe…

Alaska Const. art. I, § 12 Criminal Administration

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Excessive bail shall not be required, nor excessive fines imposed, nor cruel and unusual punishments inflicted. Criminal administration shall be based upon the following: the need for protecting the public, community condemnation of the offender, the rights of victims of crimes, …

Alaska Const. art. I, § 13 Habeas Corpus

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The privilege of the writ of habeas corpus shall not be suspended, unless when in cases of rebellion or actual or imminent invasion, the public safety requires it.

Alaska Const. art. I, § 14 Searches and Seizures

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The right of the people to be secure in their persons, houses and other property, papers, and effects, against unreasonable searches and seizures, shall not be violated. No warrants shall issue, but upon probable cause, supported by oath or affirmation, and particularly describin…

Alaska Const. art. I, § 15 Prohibited State Action

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No bill of attainder or ex post facto law shall be passed. No law impairing the obligation of contracts, and no law making any irrevocable grant of special privileges or immunities shall be passed. No conviction shall work corruption of blood or forfeiture of estate.

Alaska Const. art. I, § 16 Civil Suits; Trial by Jury

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In civil cases where the amount in controversy exceeds two hundred fifty dollars, the right of trial by a jury of twelve is preserved to the same extent as it existed at common law. The legislature may make provision for a verdict by not less than three-fourths of the jury and, i…

Alaska Const. art. I, § 17 Imprisonment for Debt

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There shall be no imprisonment for debt. This section does not prohibit civil arrest of absconding debtors.

Alaska Const. art. I, § 18 Eminent Domain

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Private property shall not be taken or damaged for public use without just compensation.

Alaska Const. art. I, § 19 Right to Keep and Bear Arms

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A well-regulated militia being necessary to the security of a free state, the right of the people to keep and bear arms shall not be infringed. The individual right to keep and bear arms shall not be denied or infringed by the State or a political subdivision of the State. [Amend…

Alaska Const. art. I, § 20 Quartering Soldiers

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No member of the armed forces shall in time of peace be quartered in any house without the consent of the owner or occupant, or in time of war except as prescribed by law. The military shall be in strict subordination to the civil power.

Alaska Const. art. I, § 21 Construction

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The enumeration of rights in this constitution shall not impair or deny others retained by the people.

Alaska Const. art. I, § 22 Right of Privacy

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The right of the people to privacy is recognized and shall not be infringed. The legislature shall implement this section. [Amended 1972]

Alaska Const. art. I, § 23 Resident Preference

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This constitution does not prohibit the State from granting preferences, on the basis of Alaska residence, to residents of the State over nonresidents to the extent permitted by the Constitution of the United States. [Amended 1988]

Alaska Const. art. I, § 24 Rights of Crime Victims

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Crime victims, as defined by law, shall have the following rights as provided by law: the right to be reasonably protected from the accused through the imposition of appropriate bail or conditions of release by the court; the right to confer with the prosecution; the right to be …

Alaska Const. art. I, § 25 Marriage

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To be valid or recognized in this State, a marriage may exist only between one man and one woman. [Amended 1998]