§5. Excessive bail shall not be required nor excessive fines imposed, nor shall cruel and unusual punishments be inflicted, nor shall witnesses be unreasonably detained.
N.Y. Const. art. I, § 5, under BILL OF RIGHTS.
N.Y. Const. art. I, § 5
Bail; fines; punishments; detention of witnesses
§5. Excessive bail shall not be required nor excessive fines imposed, nor shall cruel and unusual punishments be inflicted, nor shall witnesses be unreasonably detained.