or the community; and
(II) The appeal is not frivolous or is not pursued for the purpose of delay.
(3) This section shall take effect January 1, 1995, and shall apply to offenses committed on or after said date.
Source: Entire article added, effective August 1, 1876, see L. 1877, p. 31. L. 82: Entire section R&RE, p. 685, effective January 1, 1983. L. 94: Entire section amended, p. 2853, effective upon proclamation of the Governor, L. 95, p. 1434, January 19, 1995.
Editor's note: For the proclamation of the Governor, December 30, 1982, see L. 83, p. 1671.
Cross references: For considering the question of bail, see Crim. P. 46 and part 1 of article 4 of title 16; for prohibition against excessive bail, see § 20 of this article.
Section 20.Excessive bail, fines or punishment. Excessive bail shall not be required, nor excessive fines imposed, nor cruel and unusual punishments inflicted.
Source: Entire article added, effective August 1, 1876, see L. 1877, p. 32.
Cross references: For right to bail and exceptions thereto, see § 19 of this article; for considering the question of bail, see Crim. P. 46 and part 1 of article 4 of title 16.
Section 21.Suspension of habeas corpus. The privilege of the writ of habeas corpus shall never be suspended, unless when in case of rebellion or invasion, the public safety may require it.
Source: Entire article added, effective August 1, 1876, see L. 1877, p. 32.
Cross references: For provisions regulating the granting of a writ of habeas corpus, see article 45 of title 13.
Section 22.Military subject to civil power - quartering of troops. The military shall always be in strict subordination to the civil power; no soldier shall, in time of peace, be quartered in any house without the consent of the owner, nor in time of war except in the manner prescribed by law.
Source: Entire article added, effective August 1, 1876, see L. 1877, p. 32.
Section 23.Trial by jury - grand jury. The right of trial by jury shall remain inviolate in criminal cases; but a jury in civil cases in all courts, or in criminal cases in courts not of record, may consist of less than twelve persons, as may be prescribed by law. Hereafter a grand jury shall consist of twelve persons, any nine of whom concurring may find an indictment; provided, the general assembly may change, regulate or abolish the grand jury system; and provided, further, the right of any person to serve on any jury shall not be denied or abridged on
