Virginia Constitution

Adopted by Constitutional Convention 1970

Ratified by vote of the People 1970

Became effective upon Admission July 1, 1971

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Documents of January 1970

January 01, 1970

Rules of practice and procedure

Administration of the judicial system

Selection of Chief Justice

Judicial power; jurisdiction

Construction of the Bill of Rights

Legislative sessions

Legislative power

General warrants of search or seizure prohibited

Prohibition of excessive bail and fines, cruel and unusual punishment, suspension of habeas corpus, bills of attainder, and ex post facto laws

Free exercise of religion; no establishment of religion

Rights of victims of crime

Free elections; consent of governed

Separation of legislative, executive, and judicial departments; periodical elections

Government instituted for common benefit

Auditor of Public Accounts

Powers of General Assembly; limitations

Place of residence and compensation of Governor

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