Cal. Const. art. I, § 17
- Constitution
- Constitution of California
- Text as of
- October 2026
What does this section say?
Cruel or unusual punishment may not be inflicted or excessive fines imposed. (Sec. 17 added Nov. 5, 1974, by Prop. 7. Res.Ch. 90, 1974.)
The text is copied from the official source: leginfo.legislature.ca.gov. This is the stored text for research. It is not legal advice; check the official source before you rely on it.