Ohio Constitution Article I - Bill of Rights
Here is the Ohio Constitution – Article I: Bill of Rights, which outlines the fundamental rights guaranteed to the people of Ohio:
Article I – Bill of Rights
Section 1 | Inalienable Rights
All men are, by nature, free and independent, and have certain inalienable rights, among which are those of enjoying and defending life and liberty, acquiring, possessing, and protecting property, and seeking and obtaining happiness and safety.
Section 2 | Right to Alter, Reform, or Abolish Government
All political power is inherent in the people. Government is instituted for their equal protection and benefit, and they have the right to alter, reform, or abolish the same whenever they may deem it necessary.
Section 3 | Right to Assemble
The people have the right to assemble in a peaceable manner and to consult for the common good; to instruct their representatives, and to petition the General Assembly for the redress of grievances.
Section 4 | Bearing Arms; Standing Armies; Military Power
The people have the right to bear arms for their defense and security; but standing armies, in time of peace, are dangerous to liberty, and shall not be kept up; and the military shall be in strict subordination to the civil power.
Section 5 | Trial by Jury
The right of trial by jury shall be inviolate.
Section 6 | Slavery and Involuntary Servitude
There shall be no slavery in this state; nor involuntary servitude, unless for the punishment of crime.
Section 7 | Rights of Conscience; Education; the Necessity of Religion and Morality
All men have a natural and indefeasible right to worship Almighty God according to the dictates of their own conscience. No person shall be compelled to attend, erect, or support any place of worship, or maintain any form of worship against his consent... Religion, morality, and knowledge being essential to good government, it shall forever be encouraged.
Section 8 | Writ of Habeas Corpus
The privilege of the writ of habeas corpus shall not be suspended unless, in cases of rebellion or invasion, the public safety requires it.
Section 9 | Bail; Fines; Punishments
All persons shall be bailable by sufficient sureties, except for capital offenses... Excessive bail shall not be required; nor excessive fines imposed; nor cruel and unusual punishments inflicted.
Section 10 | Rights of the Accused in Criminal Prosecutions
In any trial, the accused shall have the right to a speedy public trial by an impartial jury, to be informed of the nature of the accusation, to confront witnesses, and to have legal counsel.
Section 10a | Rights of Victims of Crime ("Marsy’s Law")
Grants victims of crimes specific rights, including the right to be treated with fairness and respect, notification of proceedings, participation, and restitution.
Section 11 | Freedom of Speech and Press
Every citizen may freely speak, write, and publish his sentiments on all subjects, being responsible for the abuse of the right; and no law shall be passed to restrain or abridge liberty of speech or of the press.
Section 12 | Transportation Out of State for Crime
No person shall be transported out of the state for any offense committed within the state, unless as provided by law.
Section 13 | Quartering of Troops
No soldier shall be quartered in any house in time of peace without the consent of the owner.
Section 14 | Search and Seizure
The right of the people to be secure in their persons, houses, papers, and possessions against unreasonable searches and seizures shall not be violated.
Section 15 | No Imprisonment for Debt
No person shall be imprisoned for debt in any civil action.
Section 16 | Redress for Injury; Due Process
All courts shall be open, and every person for an injury done shall have remedy by due course of law. No person shall be denied justice or be deprived of life, liberty, or property without due process.
Section 17 | Hereditary Privileges
No hereditary emoluments, honors, or privileges shall be granted or conferred by this state.
Section 18 | Suspension of Laws
No power of suspending laws shall be exercised, except by the General Assembly.
Section 19 | Eminent Domain
Private property shall ever be held inviolate, but subordinate to the public welfare. Compensation shall be made when taken for public use.
Section 20 | Powers Reserved to the People
This enumeration of rights shall not be construed to deny others retained by the people.
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