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Mississippi Constitution, Article 3

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Article 3, BILL OF RIGHTS

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Miss. Const. art. 3, § 5 All political power is vested in, and derived from, the people
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All political power is vested in, and derived from, the people; all government of right originates with the people, is founded upon their will only, and is instituted solely or the good of the whole.
Miss. Const. art. 3, § 6 Section 6
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The people of this State have the inherent, sole and exclusive right to regulate the internal government and police thereof, and to alter and abolish their constitution and form of government whenever they may deem it necessary to their safety and happiness; provided, such change…
Miss. Const. art. 3, § 7 Section 7
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The right to withdraw from the Federal Union on account of any real or supposed grievance, shall never be assumed by this State, nor shall any law be passed in derogation of the paramount allegiance of the citizens of this State to the government of the United States.
Miss. Const. art. 3, § 8 Section 8
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All persons resident in this State, citizens of the United States, are hereby declared citizens of the State of Mississippi.

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Miss. Const. art. 3, § 9 Section 9

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The military shall be in strict subordination to the civil power.

Miss. Const. art. 3, § 10 Treason against the State shall consist only in levying war against the same or in adhering to its enemies, giving them aid and comfort

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Treason against the State shall consist only in levying war against the same 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.

Miss. Const. art. 3, § 11 Section 11

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The right of the people peaceably to assemble and petition the government on any subject shall never be impaired.

Miss. Const. art. 3, § 12 Section 12

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The right of every citizen to keep and bear arms in defense of his home, person or property, or in aid of the civil power when thereto legally summoned, shall not be called in question, but the legislature may regulate or forbid carrying concealed weapons.

Miss. Const. art. 3, § 13 Section 13

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The freedom of speech and of the press shall be held sacred, and in all prosecutions for libel the truth may be given in evidence, and the jury shall determine the law and the facts under the direction of the court; and if it shall appear to the jury that the matter charged as li…

Miss. Const. art. 3, § 14 Section 14

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No person shall be deprived of life, liberty or property, except by due process of law.

Miss. Const. art. 3, § 15 Section 15

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There shall be neither slavery nor involuntary servitude in this State, otherwise than in the punishment of crime, whereof the party shall have been duly convicted.

Miss. Const. art. 3, § 16 Section 16

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Ex post facto laws, or laws impairing the obligation of contracts, shall not be passed.

Miss. Const. art. 3, § 17 Section 17

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Private property shall not be taken or damaged for public use except on due compensation being first made to the owner or owners thereof, in a manner to be prescribed by law; and whenever an attempt is made to take private property for a use alleged to be public, the question whe…

Miss. Const. art. 3, § 18 No religious test as a qualification for office shall be required

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No religious test as a qualification for office shall be required; and no preference shall be given by law to any religious sect, or mode of worship; but the free enjoyment of all religious sentiments and the different modes of worship shall be held sacred. The rights hereby secu…

Miss. Const. art. 3, § 19 Human life shall not be imperiled by the practice of dueling

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Human life shall not be imperiled by the practice of dueling; and any citizen of this State who shall hereafter fight a duel, or assist in the same as second, or send, accept, or knowingly carry a challenge therefor, whether such act be done in the State, or out of it, or who sha…

Miss. Const. art. 3, § 20 Section 20

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. No person shall be elected or appointed to office in this State for life or during good behavior, but the term of all offices shall be for some specified period.

Miss. Const. art. 3, § 21 Section 21

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The privilege of the writ of habeas corpus shall not be suspended, unless when in case of rebellion or invasion, the public safety may require it, nor ever without the authority of the legislature.

Miss. Const. art. 3, § 22 No person's life or liberty shall be twice placed in jeopardy for the same offense

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No person's life or liberty shall be twice placed in jeopardy for the same offense; but there must be an actual acquittal or conviction on the merits to bar another prosecution.

Miss. Const. art. 3, § 23 The people shall be secure in their persons, houses and possessions, from unreasonable seizure or search

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The people shall be secure in their persons, houses and possessions, from unreasonable seizure or search; and no warrant shall be issued without probable cause, supported by oath or affirmation, specially designating the place to be searched and the person or thing to be seized.

Miss. Const. art. 3, § 24 All courts shall be open

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All courts shall be open; and every person for an injury done him in his lands, goods, person or reputation, shall have remedy by due course of law, and right and justice shall be administered without sale, denial or delay.

Miss. Const. art. 3, § 25 Section 25

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No person shall be debarred from prosecuting or defending any civil cause, for or against him or herself before any tribunal in this State, by him or herself, or counsel, or both.

Miss. Const. art. 3, § 26 Section 26

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In all criminal prosecutions the accused shall have a right to be heard by himself or counsel, or both, to demand the nature and cause of the accusation, to be confronted by the witnesses against him, to have compulsory process for obtaining witnesses in his favor, and in all pro…

Miss. Const. art. 3, § 27 Section 27

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No person shall for any indictable offense, be proceeded against criminally by information, except in cases arising in the land or naval forces, or the militia when in actual service, or by leave of the court for misdemeanor in office; but the legislature in cases not punishable …

Miss. Const. art. 3, § 28 Section 28

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Cruel or unusual punishment shall not be inflicted, nor excessive fines be imposed.

Miss. Const. art. 3, § 29 Excessive bail shall not be required

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Excessive bail shall not be required; and all persons, shall, before conviction, be bailable by sufficient sureties, except for capital offenses when the proof is evident or presumption great.

Miss. Const. art. 3, § 30 Section 30

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There shall be no imprisonment for debt.

Miss. Const. art. 3, § 31 Section 31

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The right of trial by jury shall remain inviolate.

Miss. Const. art. 3, § 32 Section 32

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The enumeration of rights in this Constitution shall not be construed to deny or impair others retained by, and inherent in, the people.