Article I — Declaration Of Rights
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Idaho Const. art. I, § 1 Inalienable Rights Of Man.
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All men are by nature free and equal, and have certain inalienable rights, among which are enjoying and defending life and liberty; acquiring, possessing and protecting property; pursuing happiness and securing safety.
Idaho Const. art. I, § 2 Political Power Inherent In The People.
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All political power is inherent in the people. Government is instituted for their equal protection and benefit, and they have the right to alter, reform or abolish the same whenever they may deem it necessary; and no special privileges or immunities shall ever be granted that may…
Idaho Const. art. I, § 3 State Inseparable Part Of Union.
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The state of Idaho is an inseparable part of the American Union, and the Constitution of the United States is the supreme law of the land.
Idaho Const. art. I, § 4 Guaranty Of Religious Liberty.
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The exercise and enjoyment of religious faith and worship shall forever be guaranteed; and no person shall be denied any civil or political right, privilege, or capacity on account of his religious opinions; but the liberty of conscience hereby secured shall not be construed to d…
Idaho Const. art. I, § 5 Right Of Habeas Corpus.
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The privilege of the writ of habeas corpus shall not be suspended, unless in case of rebellion or invasion, the public safety requires it, and then only in such manner as shall be prescribed by law.
Idaho Const. art. I, § 6 Right To Bail — Cruel And Unusual Punishments Prohibited.
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All persons shall be bailable by sufficient sureties, except for capital offenses, where the proof is evident or the presumption great. Excessive bail shall not be required, nor excess fines imposed, nor cruel and unusual punishments inflicted.
Idaho Const. art. I, § 7 Right To Trial By Jury.
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The right of trial by jury shall remain inviolate; but in civil actions, three-fourths of the jury may render a verdict, and the legislature may provide that in all cases of misdemeanors five-sixths of the jury may render a verdict. A trial by jury may be waived in all criminal c…
Idaho Const. art. I, § 8 Prosecution Only By Indictment Or Information.
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No person shall be held to answer for any felony or criminal offense of any grade, unless on presentment or indictment of a grand jury or on information of the public prosecutor, after a commitment by a magistrate, except in cases of impeachment, in cases cognizable by probate co…
Idaho Const. art. I, § 9 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 liberty.
Idaho Const. art. I, § 10 Right Of Assembly.
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The people shall have the right to assemble in a peaceable manner, to consult for their common good; to instruct their representatives, and to petition the legislature for the redress of grievances.
Idaho Const. art. I, § 11 Right To Keep And Bear Arms.
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The people have the right to keep and bear arms, which right shall not be abridged; but this provision shall not prevent the passage of laws to govern the carrying of weapons concealed on the person nor prevent passage of legislation providing minimum sentences for crimes committ…
Idaho Const. art. I, § 12 Military Subordinate To Civil Power.
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The military shall be subordinate to the civil power; and no soldier in time of peace shall be quartered in any house without the consent of its owner, nor in time of war except in the manner prescribed by law.
Idaho Const. art. I, § 13 Guaranties In Criminal Actions And Due Process Of Law.
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In all criminal prosecutions, the party accused shall have the right to a speedy and public trial; to have the process of the court to compel the attendance of witnesses in his behalf, and to appear and defend in person and with counsel. No person shall be twice put in jeopardy f…
Idaho Const. art. I, § 14 Right Of Eminent Domain.
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The necessary use of lands for the construction of reservoirs or storage basins, for the purpose of irrigation, or for rights of way for the construction of canals, ditches, flumes or pipes, to convey water to the place of use for any useful, beneficial or necessary purpose, or f…
Idaho Const. art. I, § 15 Imprisonment For Debt Prohibited.
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There shall be no imprisonment for debt in this state except in cases of fraud.
Idaho Const. art. I, § 16 Bills Of Attainder, Etc., Prohibited.
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No bill of attainder, ex post facto law, or law impairing the obligation of contracts shall ever be passed.
Idaho Const. art. I, § 17 Unreasonable Searches And Seizures Prohibited.
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The right of the people to be secure in their persons, houses, papers and effects against unreasonable searches and seizures shall not be violated; and no warrant shall issue without probable cause shown by affidavit, particularly describing the place to be searched and the perso…
Idaho Const. art. I, § 18 Justice To Be Freely And Speedily Administered.
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Courts of justice shall be open to every person, and a speedy remedy afforded for every injury of person, property or character, and right and justice shall be administered without sale, denial, delay, or prejudice.
Idaho Const. art. I, § 19 Right Of Suffrage Guaranteed.
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No power, civil or military, shall at any time interfere with or prevent the free and lawful exercise of the right of suffrage.
Idaho Const. art. I, § 20 No Property Qualification Required Of Electors — Exceptions.
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No property qualifications shall ever be required for any person to vote or hold office except in school elections, or elections creating indebtedness, or in irrigation district elections, as to which last-named elections the legislature may restrict the voters to land owners.
Idaho Const. art. I, § 21 Reserved Rights Not Impaired.
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This enumeration of rights shall not be construed to impair or deny other rights retained by the people.
Idaho Const. art. I, § 22 Rights Of Crime Victims.
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A crime victim, as defined by statute, has the following rights: (1) To be treated with fairness, respect, dignity and privacy throughout the criminal justice process. (2) To timely disposition of the case. (3) To prior notification of trial court, appellate and parole proceeding…
Idaho Const. art. I, § 23 The Rights To Hunt, Fish And Trap.
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The rights to hunt, fish and trap, including by the use of traditional methods, are a valued part of the heritage of the State of Idaho and shall forever be preserved for the people and managed through the laws, rules and proclamations that preserve the future of hunting, fishing…