Section 40. Penalty for aggravated murder

Penalty for aggravated murder

Notwithstanding sections 15 and 16 of this Article, the penalty for aggravated murder as defined by law shall be death upon unanimous affirmative jury findings as provided by law and otherwise shall be life imprisonment with minimum sentence as provided by law.

Summary: Exempts death sentences from constitutional guarantees against cruel and vindictive punishments

Election Date: November 6, 1984

Votes For Ratification: 653009

Votes Against Ratification: 521687

Percent for Ratification: 56%

Percent Against Ratification: 44%

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Amendment Source: OR 1984 VIP 6

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