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Ohio Constitution, Article I

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Article I, Bill of Rights

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All articles226 Art. I25 Art. II46 Art. III23 Art. IV14 Art. V8 Art. VI6 Art. VII3 Art. VIII35 Art. IX4 Art. X4 Art. XI10 Art. XII11 Art. XIII7 Art. XIV1 Art. XV7 Art. XVI3 Art. XVII2 Art. XVIII14 Art. XIX3

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Ohio Const. art. I, § 1 Inalienable Rights
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All men are, by nature, free and independent, and have certain inalienable rights, among which are those of enjoying and defending life and liberty, acquiring, possessing, and protecting property, and seeking and obtaining happiness and safety.
Ohio Const. art. I, § 2 Right to alter, reform, or abolish government, and repeal special privileges
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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 …
Ohio Const. art. I, § 3 Right to assemble
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The people have the right to assemble together, in a peaceable manner, to consult for their common good; to instruct their representatives; and to petition the general assembly for the redress of grievances.
Ohio Const. art. I, § 4 Bearing arms; standing armies; military powers
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The people have the right to bear arms for their defense and security; but standing armies, in time of peace, are dangerous to liberty, and shall not be kept up; and the military shall be in strict subordination to the civil power.

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Ohio Const. art. I, § 5 Trial by jury

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The right of trial by jury shall be inviolate, except that, in civil cases, laws may be passed to authorize the rendering of a verdict by the concurrence of not less than three-fourths of the jury.

Ohio Const. art. I, § 6 Slavery and involuntary servitude

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There shall be no slavery in this state; nor involuntary servitude, unless for the punishment of crime.

Ohio Const. art. I, § 7 Rights of conscience; education; the necessity of religion and knowledge

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All men have a natural and indefeasible right to worship Almighty God according to the dictates of their own conscience. No person shall be compelled to attend, erect, or support any place of worship, or maintain any form of worship, against his consent; and no preference shall b…

Ohio Const. art. I, § 8 Writ of habeas corpus

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

Ohio Const. art. I, § 9 Bail

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All persons shall be bailable by sufficient sureties, except for a person who is charged with a capital offense where the proof is evident or the presumption great, and except for a person who is charged with a felony where the proof is evident or the presumption great and where …

Ohio Const. art. I, § 10a Rights of victims of crime

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(A) To secure for victims justice and due process throughout the criminal and juvenile justice systems, a victim shall have the following rights, which shall be protected in a manner no less vigorous than the rights afforded to the accused: (1) to be treated with fairness and res…

Ohio Const. art. I, § 10 Trial for crimes; witness

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Except in cases of impeachment, cases arising in the army and navy, or in the militia when in actual service in time of war or public danger, and cases involving offenses for which the penalty provided is less than imprisonment in the penitentiary, no person shall be held to answ…

Ohio Const. art. I, § 11 Freedom of speech; of the press; of libels

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Every citizen may freely speak, write, and publish his sentiments on all subjects, being responsible for the abuse of the right; and no law shall be passed to restrain or abridge the liberty of speech, or of the press. In all criminal prosecutions for libel, the truth may be give…

Ohio Const. art. I, § 12 Transportation, etc. for crime

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No person shall be transported out of the state, for any offense committed within the same; and no conviction shall work corruption of blood, or forfeiture of estate.

Ohio Const. art. I, § 13 Quartering troops

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No soldier shall, in time of peace, be quartered in any house, without the consent of the owner; nor, in time of war, except in the manner prescribed by law.

Ohio Const. art. I, § 14 Search warrants and general warrants

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The right of the people to be secure in their persons, houses, papers, and possessions, against unreasonable searches and seizures shall not be violated; and no warrant shall issue, but upon probable cause, supported by oath or affirmation, particularly describing the place to be…

Ohio Const. art. I, § 15 No imprisonment for debt

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No person shall be imprisoned for debt in any civil action, on mesne or final process, unless in cases of fraud.

Ohio Const. art. I, § 16 Redress for injury; Due process

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All courts shall be open, and every person, for an injury done him in his land, goods, person, or reputation, shall have remedy by due course of law, and shall have justice administered without denial or delay. Suits may be brought against the state, in such courts and in such ma…

Ohio Const. art. I, § 17 No hereditary privileges

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No hereditary emoluments, honors, or privileges, shall ever be granted or conferred by this state.

Ohio Const. art. I, § 18 Suspension of laws

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No power of suspending laws shall ever be exercised, except by the general assembly.

Ohio Const. art. I, § 19a Damages for wrongful death

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The amount of damages recoverable by civil action in the courts for death caused by the wrongful act, neglect, or default of another, shall not be limited by law.

Ohio Const. art. I, § 19b Protect private property rights in ground water, lakes and other watercourses

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(A) The protection of the rights of Ohio's property owners, the protection of Ohio's natural resources, and the maintenance of the stability of Ohio's economy require the recognition and protection of property interests in ground water, lakes, and watercourses. (B) The preservati…

Ohio Const. art. I, § 19 Eminent domain

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Private property shall ever be held inviolate, but subservient to the public welfare. When taken in time of war or other public exigency, imperatively requiring its immediate seizure or for the purpose of making or repairing roads, which shall be open to the public, without charg…

Ohio Const. art. I, § 20 Powers reserved to the people

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This enumeration of rights shall not be construed to impair or deny others retained by the people; and all powers, not herein delegated, remain with the people.

Ohio Const. art. I, § 21 Preservation of the freedom to choose health care and health care coverage

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(A) No federal, state, or local law or rule shall compel, directly or indirectly, any person, employer, or health care provider to participate in a health care system. (B) No federal, state, or local law or rule shall prohibit the purchase or sale of health care or health insuran…

Ohio Const. art. I, § 22 The Right to Reproductive Freedom with Protections for Health and Safety

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A. Every individual has a right to make and carry out one's own reproductive decisions, including but not limited to decisions on: 1. contraception; 2. fertility treatment; 3. continuing one's own pregnancy; 4. miscarriage care; and 5. abortion. B. The State shall not, directly o…