Cal. Const., art. I, § 17 · Article I. DECLARATION OF RIGHTS

Cal. Const., art. I, § 17

Verbatim from the official edition

Text — As published in the Legislative Counsel's database, tables dated October 18, 2026 (pubinfo_2025.zip)

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

Notes and commentary — not constitutional text

History

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

Source of truth

Edition: As published in the Legislative Counsel's database, tables dated October 18, 2026 (pubinfo_2025.zip)
Official file: https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/codes_displaySection.xhtml?lawCode=CONS&sectionNum=SEC.%2017.&article=I
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Vehicle Code

Veh. Code, § 23580Printed as Section 17 of Article I of the California Constitution

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