Mass. Const. pt. 1, art. 28
- Constitution
- Constitution of Massachusetts
- Text as of
- October 2026
What does this section say?
No person can in any case be subject to law-martial, or to any penalties or pains, by virtue of that law, except those employed in the army or navy, and except the militia in actual service, but by authority of the legislature. [See Amendments, Art. XLVIII, The Initiative, II, sec. 2.]
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