Nevada Constitution

Adopted by Constitutional Convention July 28, 1864

Ratified by vote of the People September 7, 1864

Became effective upon Admission October 31, 1864

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Table of Contents

[Preliminary Action]

Ordinance

Slavery prohibited; freedom of religious worship; disclaimer of public lands

[Effective until the date Congress consents to amendment or a legal determination is made that such consent is not necessary.]

Slavery prohibited; freedom of religious worship; taxation of certain property

[Effective on the date Congress consents to amendment or a legal determination is made that such consent is not necessary.]

Preamble

Preamble

Article I. Declaration of Rights.

Inalienable rights

Purpose of government; paramount allegiance to United States

Trial by jury; waiver in civil cases

Liberty of conscience

Suspension of habeas corpus

Excessive bail and fines; cruel or unusual punishments; detention of witnesses

Bail; exception for capital offenses and certain murders

Rights of accused in criminal prosecutions; jeopardy; rights of victims of crime; due process of law; eminent domain

Liberty of speech and the press

Right to assemble and to petition

Right to keep and bear arms; civil power supreme

Quartering soldier in private house

Representation apportioned according to population

Exemption of property from execution; imprisonment for debt

Bill of attainder; ex post facto law; obligation of contract

Rights of foreigners

[Repealed in 1924.]

Slavery and involuntary servitude prohibited

Unreasonable seizure and search; issuance of warrants

Treason

Rights retained by people

Limitation on recognition of marriage

Article II. Right of Suffrage.

Right to vote; qualifications of elector; qualifications of nonelector to vote for President and Vice President of United States

[Effective through November 24, 2008, and after that date unless the proposed amendment is agreed to and passed by the 2007 Legislature and approved and ratified by the voters at the 2008 General Election.]

Right to vote; qualifications of elector; qualifications of nonelector to vote for President and Vice President of United States

[Effective November 25, 2008, if the proposed amendment is agreed to and passed by the 2007 Legislature and approved and ratified by the voters at the 2008 General Election.]

When residence not gained or lost

Armed Forces personnel

[Repealed in 1972.]

Privilege of qualified electors on general election day