Section 47. Indeterminate sentences

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Indeterminate sentences

The legislature may provide by law for indeterminate sentences, so called, as a punishment for crime, on conviction thereof, and for the detention and release of persons imprisoned or detained on said sentences.

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Indeterminate sentences

The legislature may, by law, provide for the indeterminate sentences, so called, as a punishment for crime, on conviction thereof, and for the detention and release of persons imprisoned or detained on said sentences.

Summary: Indeterminate sentences

Election Date: November 4, 1902

Votes For Ratification: 146265

Votes Against Ratification: 78338

Percent for Ratification: 65%

Percent Against Ratification: 35%

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Amendment Source: 1901 JR 11

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