NY Const, art I, § 5 · Article I. Bill of Rights
Bail; fines; punishments; detention of witnesses
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§ 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.
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- Law content up to date as of June 5, 2026, as published by the New York State Senate (Open Legislation)
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- https://legislation.nysenate.gov/pdf/laws/CNSA1S5
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