Grand Jury-Bill of Rights. Par. II. Protection to person and property is the paramount duty of government, and shall be impartial and complete. Par. III. No person shall be deprived of life, liberty or property except by due process of law. Par. IV. No person shall be deprived of the right to prosecute or defend his own cause in any of the courts of this State, in person, by attorney, or both. Par. VI. No person shall be compelled to give testimony tending in any way to criminate himself. Par. VII. Neither banishment beyond the limits of the State, nor whipping, as a punishment for crime, shall be allowed. Par. VIII. No person shall be put in jeopardy of life, or liberty, more than once for the same offense, save on his, or her, own Par. XVI. The right of the people to be secure in their persons, houses, papers and effects against unreasonable searches and seizures shall not be violated; and no warrant shall issue except upon probable cause, supported by oath, or affirmation, particularly describing the place, or places, to be searched, and the persons or things to be seized. Par. XVII. There shall be within the State of Georgia neither slavery nor involuntary servitude, save as a punishment for crime after legal conviction thereof. Par. XIX. The civil authority shall be superior to the military, and no soldier shall, in time of peace, be quartered in any house without the consent of the owner, nor in time of war, except by the civil magistrate, in such manner as may be provided by law. Par. XXI. There shall be no imprisonment for debt. Par. XXV. All citizens of the United States, resident in this State, are hereby declared citizens of this State; and it shall be the duty of the General Assembly to enact such laws as will protect them in the full enjoyment of the rights, privileges and immunities due to such citizenship. Sec. Art. 3. I. Grand Jury-Bill of Rights. All men are by nature free and equal and have certain inalienable rights, among which are enjoying and defending life and liberty, acquiring, possessing and protecting property, pursuing happiness and securing safety. 8. I. No person shall be held to answer for any felony or criminal offense of any grade, unless on presentment or indictment of a grand jury or on information of the public prosecutor, after a commitment by a magistrate, except in cases of impeachment, in cases cognizable by probate courts or by justices of the peace, and in cases arising in the militia when in actual service in time of war or public danger. Provided, That a grand jury may be summoned upon the order of the district court in the manner provided by law: And provided, further, That after a charge has been ignored by a grand jury, no person shall be held to answer or for trial therefor upon information of the public prosecutor. 11. I. The people have the right to bear arms for their security and defense; but the Legislature shall regulate the exercise of this right by law. 12. I. The military shall be subordinate to the civil power; and no Sec. Art. soldier, in time of peace, shall be quartered in any house without the consent of its owner, nor in time of war, except in the manner prescribed by law. 13. I. In all criminal prosecutions the party accused shall have the right to a speedy and public trial; to have the process of the court to compel the attendance of witnesses in his behalf, and to appear and defend in person with counsel. No person shall be twice put in jeopardy for the same offense; nor be compelled, in any criminal case, to be a witness against himself, nor be deprived of life, liberty or property without due process of law. 15. I. There shall be no imprisonment for debt in this State, except in cases of fraud. Sec. Art. Grand Jury-Bill of Rights. life, liberty or property without due process of law. 6. II. The right of the people to be secure in their persons, houses, papers and effects against unreasonable searches and seizures shall not be violated; and no warrant shall issue without probable cause, supported by affidavit, particularly describing the place to be searched and the person or things to be seized. 8. II. No person shall be held to answer for a criminal offense, unless on indictment of a grand jury, except in cases in which the punishment is by fine, or imprisonment otherwise than in the penitentiary, in cases of impeachment, and in cases arising in the army and navy, or in the militia, when in active service in time of war or public danger: Provided, That the grand jury may be abolished by law in all cases. 9. II. In all criminal prosecutions the accused shall have the right to appear and defend in person and by counsel; to demand the nature and cause of the accusation, and to have a copy thereof; to meet the witnesses face to face, and to have process to compel the attendance of witnesses in his behalf, and a speedy public trial by an impartial jury of the county or district in which the offense is alleged to have been committed. 10. II. No person sha!! be compelled in any criminal case to give evidence against himself, or be twice put in jeopardy for the same offense. We declare that all men are created equal; that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable rights; that among these are life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness; that all power is inherent in the people; and that all free governments are, and of right ought to be, founded on their authority and instituted for their peace, safety and well being. For the advancement of these ends, the people have, at all times, an indefeasible right to alter and reform their government. 11. I. The right of the people to be secure in their persons, houses, papers and effects against unreasonable search or seizure shall not be violated, and no warrant shall issue but upon Sec. Art. Grand Jury-Bill of Rights. probable cause, supported by oath or affirmation, and particularly describing the place to be searched and the person or thing to be seized. 12. I. All courts shall be open; and every man, for injury done to him in his person, property or reputation, shall have due course of law. Justice shall be administered freely and without purchase; completely, and without denial; speedily, and without delay. 13. I. In all criminal prosecutions the accused shall have the right of a public trial, by an impartial jury in the county in which the offense shall have been committed; to be heard by himself and counsel; to demand the nature and cause of the accusation against him, and to have a copy thereof; to meet the witnesses face to face, and to have compulsory process for obtaining witnesses in his favor. 14. I. No person shall be put in jeopardy twice for the same offense. No person, in any criminal prosecution, shall be compelled to testify against himself. 22. I. The privilege of the debtor to enjoy the necessary comforts of life shall be recognized by wholesome laws, exempting a reasonable amount of property from seizure or sale for the payment of any debt or liability hereafter contracted; and there shall be no imprisonment for debt, except in case of fraud. 32. I. The people shall have a right to bear arms for the defense of themselves and the State. The right of the people to be secure in their persons, houses, papers and effects against unreasonable seizures and searches shall not be violated; and no warant shall issue but on probable cause, supported by oath or affirmation, particularly describing the place to be searched and the persons and things to be seized. 10. I. In all criminal prosecutions, and in cases involving the life or liberty of an individual, the accused shall have a right to a speedy and public trial by an impartial jury; to be informed of the accusation against him, to have a copy of the same when demanded; to be confronted with the witnesses against him; to have compulsory process for his |