Art. 20. That the trial of facts, where they arise, is one
of the greatest securities of the lives, liberties and estate
of the People.

Art. 21. That in all criminal prosecutions, every man
hath a right to be informed of the accusation against him;
to have a copy of the Indictment, or Charge in due time (if
required) to prepare for his defence; to be allowed counsel;
to be confronted with the witnesses against him; to have
process for his witnesses; to examine the witnesses for and
against him on oath; and to a speedy trial by an impartial
jury, without whose unanimous consent he ought not to be
found guilty.

Art. 22. That no man ought to be compelled to give evi-
dence against himself in a criminal case.

Art. 23. That no man ought to be taken or imprisoned
or disseized of his freehold, liberties or privileges, or out-
lawed, or exiled, or in any manner destroyed, or deprived
of his life, liberty or property, but by the judgment of his
peers, or by the Law of the Land.

Art. 24. That slavery shall not be re-established in this
State; but, having been abolished, under the policy and
authority of the United States compensation, in considera-
tion thereof, is due from the United States.

Art. 25. That excessive bail ought not to be required,
nor excessive fines imposed, nor cruel or unusual punish-
ment inflicted by the Courts of Law. .

Art. 26. That all warrants, without oath or affirmation,
to search suspected places, or to seize any person or prop-
erty, are grievous and oppressive; and all general warrants
to search suspected places, or to apprehend suspected per-
sons, without naming or describing the place, or the person
in special, are illegal, and ought not to be granted.

Art. 27. That no conviction shall work corruption of
blood or forfeiture of estate.

Art. 28. That a well regulated Militia is the proper and
natural defence of a free government.

Art. 29. That Standing Armies are dangerous to liberty,
and ought not to be raised, or kept up, without the consent
of the Legislature.

Art. 30. That in all cases, and at all times, the military
ought to be under strict subordination to, and control of,
the civil power.

Art. 31. That no soldier shall, in time of peace, be quar-
tered in any house, without the consent of the owner, nor
in time of war, except in the manner prescribed by Law.