Slavery is forever prohibited. Involuntary servitude, except as a punishment for crime whereof the parties have been adjudged guilty, is forever prohibited.
History Note. - The provisions of this section are similar to those of Art. I, § 33, Const. 1868.
CASE NOTES
Cited in State v. Mems, 281 N.C. 658, 190 S.E.2d 164 (1972); State v. Davis, 282 N.C. 107, 191 S.E.2d 664 (1972); State v. Underwood, 283 N.C. 154, 195 S.E.2d 489 (1973); Williams v. Town of Grifton, 19 N.C. App. 462, 199 S.E.2d 288 (1973); Crowell v. Chapman, 306 N.C. 540, 293 S.E.2d 767 (1982); State v. Sinnott, 163 N.C. App. 268, 593 S.E.2d 439 (2004).