Bill of Rights (Amendments 1-10) > Amendment 8
No Excessive Bail Clause
Excessive bail shall not be required, nor excessive fines imposed, nor cruel and unusual punishments inflicted.
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- Final Draft of the Virginia Declaration of Rights
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