Vermont Constitution Article 21. [No transportation for trial]
Vermont Constitution – Article 21
Title: [No transportation for trial]
📜 Full Text of Article 21:
“That no person in this state can, in any case, be subjected to law-martial, or to any penalties or pains by virtue of that law, except those employed in the army, and the militia in actual service, and no person can be transported out of this state for trial for any offense committed within the same.”
🔍 Explanation and Summary:
This article guarantees protection of civil liberties and jurisdictional fairness to people accused of crimes in Vermont.
🔒 Key Protections:
No Martial Law for Civilians:
Civilians cannot be subjected to martial law (military law or courts), except:
Those serving in the army, or
The militia, and only while in actual service.
No Out-of-State Trials:
A person cannot be transported out of Vermont to face trial for a crime committed within Vermont.
This prevents external influence or overreach from other states or federal authorities.
⚖️ Purpose and Importance:
This article protects individuals from unjust or politically motivated prosecutions by outside forces.
It enshrines the right to a local and lawful trial, reinforcing due process and state sovereignty.
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