California Codes, California Constitution - CONS, Article I — Declaration of Rights, Section 17
Cruel or unusual punishment may not be inflicted or excessive fines imposed.
Notes
Prohibits inflicting cruel or unusual punishment and bars imposing excessive fines. The punishment restriction applies when the punishment is cruel or unusual, while the separate monetary restriction applies to a fine that is excessive, without identifying a different category or exception.
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