N.C. Const. art. I, § 17
- Constitution
- Constitution of North Carolina
- Text as of
- October 2026
What does this section say?
Slavery and involuntary servitude. Slavery is forever prohibited. Involuntary servitude, except as a punishment for crime whereof the parties have been adjudged guilty, is forever prohibited.
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