Learn More
Log In
Sign Up
Del. Const. art. I – Bill of Rights | Midpage
Collections
Delaware Constitution of 1897
Article I
Del. Const. art. I
Bill of Rights
State of Delaware
1
Freedom of religion
2
Religious test for office not required
3
Free and equal elections
4
Trial by jury
5
Freedom of press and speech; evidence in libel prosecutions; jury questions
6
Searches and seizures
7
Procedural rights in criminal prosecutions; jury trial; self-incrimination; deprivation of life, liberty, or property
8
Prosecution by indictment or information; double jeopardy; just compensation for property
9
Courts shall be open; remedy for injury; suits against State
10
Suspension of laws by General Assembly
11
Excessive bail or fines; cruel punishments; health of prisoners
12
Right to bail; access to accused
13
Suspension of habeas corpus
14
Commission of oyer and terminer, or jail delivery
15
Corruption of blood; forfeiture; descent of suicide's estate
16
Right of assembly; petition for redress of grievances
17
Standing army; necessity for legislative consent; subordination of military
18
Prohibition against quartering soldiers in homes
19
Hereditary distinctions; holding office during good behavior; offices and titles from foreign states
20
Right to keep and bear arms
21
Equal Rights