Constitution · South Dakota

S.D. Const. art. VI, § 23

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Constitution of South Dakota
Text as of
October 2026

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Excessive bail or fines--Cruel punishments. Excessive bail shall not be required, excessive fines imposed, nor cruel punishments inflicted.

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