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California Constitution Art. I, § 17

ARTICLE I DECLARATION OF RIGHTS

Current as of September 28, 2026Cal. Const., art. I, § 17Official source ↗

Sec. 17 added Nov. 5, 1974, by Prop. 7. Res.Ch. 90, 1974.

Cruel or unusual punishment may not be inflicted or excessive fines imposed.