The eighth
article of
amendment to
the Constitution of the United States of America was
ratified effective
December 15, 1791.
Excessive bail shall not be required, nor excessive fines imposed, nor cruel and unusual punishment inflicted.
See also:
Bill of Rights,
Amendment I,
Amendment II,
Amendment III,
Amendment IV,
Amendment V,
Amendment VI,
Amendment VII,
Amendment IX,
Amendment X,
Amendment XI,
Amendment XII,
Amendment XIII,
Amendment XIV,
Amendment XV,
Amendment XVI,
Amendment XVII,
Amendment XVIII,
Amendment XIX,
Amendment XX,
Amendment XXI,
Amendment XXII,
Amendment XXIII,
Amendment XXIV,
Amendment XXV,
Amendment XXVI,
Amendment XXVII