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Excessive bail shall not be required, nor excessive fines imposed. Cruel and unusual punishments shall not be inflicted, but all penalties shall be proportioned to the offense. -- In all criminal cases whatever, the jury shall have the right to determine the law, and the facts under the direction of the Court as to the law, and the right of new trial, as in civil cases.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Oregon Constitution Art. I § 16 - last updated January 01, 2023 | https://codes.findlaw.com/or/oregon-constitution/or-const-art-i-sect-16/
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