Section 5. No Excessive Bail or Unusual Punishments

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No Excessive Bail or Unusual Punishments

Excessive bail shall not be required, nor excessive fines imposed, nor cruel or unusual punishments inflicted.

Summary: Wholesale revision of constitution

Election Date: November 5, 1974

Votes For Ratification: 815,064

Votes Against Ratification: 311,781

Percent for Ratification: 72%

Percent Against Ratification: 28%

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Amendment Source: 1974 Chap 409

Effective Date Source: https://uwmadison.app.box.com/file/1685091026371

Excessive bail shall not be required, nor shall excessive fines be imposed; nor shall cruel or unusual punishments be inflicted.

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