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Ga. Const. art. I, § I, ¶ XIX — Treason | Georgia Constitution

CONSTITUTION OF THE STATE OF GEORGIA

ARTICLE I. BILL OF RIGHTS

Paragraph XIX. Treason.

Treason against the State of Georgia shall consist of insurrection against the state, adhering to the state's enemies, or giving them aid and comfort. No person shall be convicted of treason except on the testimony of two witnesses to the same overt act or confession in open court.

1976 Constitution.

- Art. I, Sec. I, Para. XVI.

Cross references.

- Treason and punishment for treason, U.S. Const., art. III, sec. III, cls. 1 and 2, and § 16-11-1.

RESEARCH REFERENCES

Am. Jur. 2d.

- 70 Am. Jur. 2d, Sedition, Subversive Activities, and Treason, § 1 et seq.

C.J.S.

- 87 C.J.S., Treason, § 1 et seq.