Constitution of the State of Georgia

Article I. BILL OF RIGHTS · Article I. BILL OF RIGHTS · Section I. RIGHTS OF PERSONS

Art. I, Sec. I, Para. XIX. Treason.

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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.

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Cross references

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

Other notes

1976 Constitution.: Art. I, Sec. I, Para. XVI.
Am. Jur. 2d.: 70 Am. Jur. 2d, Sedi-tion, Subversive Activities, and Treason, § 1 et seq.
C.J.S.: 87 C.J.S., Treason, § 1 et seq.

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