Excessive bail shall not be required, nor excessive fines imposed, nor cruel punishments inflicted; and all punishments ought to be proportioned to the offense.
R.I. Const. art. I, § 8, under Declaration of Certain Constitutional Rights and Principles.
R.I. Const. art. I, § 8
Bail, Fines and Punishments
Excessive bail shall not be required, nor excessive fines imposed, nor cruel punishments inflicted; and all punishments ought to be proportioned to the offense.