§25. Treason.
Treason against the state shall consist only in levying war against it, or in adhering to its enemies or in giving them aid and comfort. No person shall be convicted of treason unless on the testimony of two witnesses to the same overt act or confession in open court.
§26. Power inherent in people -- Alteration in form of government -- Inseparable part of Union.
All political power is inherent in the people, and all free government is founded on their authority, and is instituted for their equal protection and benefit, and they have the right in lawful and constituted methods to alter or reform their forms of government in such manner as they may think proper. And the state of South Dakota is an inseparable part of the American Union and the Constitution of the United States is the supreme law of the land.
§27. Maintenance of free government -- Fundamental principles.
The blessings of a free government can only be maintained by a firm adherence to justice, moderation, temperance, frugality and virtue and by frequent recurrence to fundamental principles.
§ 28. Right to vote by secret ballot.
The rights of individuals to vote by secret ballot are fundamental. If any state or federal law requires or permits an election for public office, for any initiative or referendum, or for any designation or authorization of employee representation, the right of any individual to vote by secret ballot shall be guaranteed.
§29 Rights of crime victim. A victim shall have the following rights:
- The right to due process and to be treated with fairness and respect for the victim's dignity;
- The right to be free from intimidation, harassment and abuse;
- The right to be reasonably protected from the accused and any person acting on behalf of the accused;
- The right to have the safety and welfare of the victim and the victim's family considered when setting bail or making release decisions;
- The right, upon request, to prevent the disclosure to the public, or the defendant or anyone acting on behalf of the defendant in the criminal case, of information or records that could be used to locate or harass the victim or the victim's family, or which could disclose confidential or privileged information about the victim, and to be notified of any request for such information or records. This does not limit law enforcement from sharing information with the public for the purposes of enlisting the public’s help in solving a crime;
- The right, upon request, to privacy, which includes the right to refuse an interview, deposition or other discovery request, and to set reasonable conditions on the conduct of any such interaction to which the victim consents;
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