Art. I, § 17
Cruel or unusual punishment and excessive fines
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Criminal Justice
Art. I · Declaration of Rights
Official text rightpowerlimitif conditionlegal term
Cruel or unusual punishment may not be inflicted or excessive fines imposed.
History: Sec. 17 added Nov. 5, 1974, by Prop. 7. Res.Ch. 90, 1974.
Simplified explanation
Cruel or unusual punishment may not be inflicted, and excessive fines may not be imposed.