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Treason against the State shall consist only of levying war against it or adhering to its enemies by 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. No conviction of treason or attainder shall work corruption of blood or forfeiture.

A well regulated militia being necessary to the security of a free State, the right of the people to keep and bear arms shall not be infringed; and, as standing armies in time of peace are dangerous to liberty, they shall not be maintained, and the military shall be kept under strict subordination to, and governed by, the civil power. Nothing herein shall justify the practice of carrying concealed weapons, or prevent the General Assembly from enacting penal statutes against that practice.

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

No person or set of persons is entitled to exclusive or separate emoluments or privileges from the community but in consideration of public services.

No hereditary emoluments, privileges, or honors shall be granted or conferred in this State.

Perpetuities and monopolies are contrary to the genius of a free state and shall not be allowed.

A frequent recurrence to fundamental principles is absolutely necessary to preserve the blessings of liberty.

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


 * (1) Basic rights. Victims of crime or acts of delinquency shall be treated with dignity and respect by the criminal justice system.


 * (1a) Enumerated rights. When the crime or act of delinquency is one against or involving the person of the victim or is equivalent to a felony property crime, the victim is entitled to the following rights:

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