The bicentennial of the Bill of Rights
in the federal Constitution is comemorated by the reprinting of the text
of the First Amendment on the back cover of the third edition of the Expanded
Media Coverage handbook. Reprinted below are other pertinent Amendments,
the Fourth, Fifth, Sixth and Eighth.
Amendment IV: The right of the people to be secure in their persons,
houses, papers, and effects, against unreasonable searches and seizures,
shall not be violated, and no Warrants shall issue, but upon probable cause,
supported by Oath or affirmation, and particularly describing the place
to be searched, and the persons or things to be seized.
Amendment V: No person shall be held to answser for a capital, or
otherwise infamous crime, unless on a presentment or indictment of a Grand
Jury, except in cases arising in the land or naval forces, or in the Militia,
when in actual service in time of War or public danger; nor shall any person
be subject for the same offence to be twice put in jeopardy of life or limb,
nor shall be compelled in any criminal case to be a witness against himself,
nor be deprived of life, liberty, or property, without due process of law;
nor shall private property be taken for public use without just compensation.
Amendment VI: In all criminal prosecutions, the accused shall enjoy
the right to a speedy and public trial, by an impartial jury of the State
and district wherein the crime shall have been committed, which district
shall have been previously ascertained by law, and to be informed of the
nature and cause of the accusation; to be confronted with the witnesses
against him; to have compulsory process for obtaining witness in his favor,
and to have the Assistance of Counsel for his defense.
Amendment VIII: Excessive bail shall not be required, nor excessive
fines imposed, nor cruel and unusual punishments inflicted.
Table of Contents
Introductory Note By Chief Justice
Arthur A. McGiverin
Iowa FOI Council Guidelines
Rules of Procedure for Canon3A(7):
Expanded Media Coverage
Regional Media Coordinators
Questions about EMC
Glossary