W. Va. Const. art. III, § 5
- Constitution
- Constitution of West Virginia
- Text as of
- October 2026
What does this section say?
Excessive bail not required. Excessive bail shall not be required, nor excessive fines imposed, nor cruel and unusual punishment inflicted. Penalties shall be proportioned to the character and degree of the offence. No person shall be transported out of, or forced to leave the state for any offence committed within the same; nor shall any person, in any criminal case, be compelled to be a witness against himself, or be twice put in jeopardy of life or liberty for the same offence.
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