Section 20. Bail, When Authorized

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Bail, When Authorized

All persons charged with crime shall be bailable by sufficient sureties, except for capital offenses when the proof is evident, or the presumption great. Bail may be denied for offenses punishable by the possibility of life in prison upon a showing by clear and convincing evidence of a propensity for violence that creates a substantial likelihood of danger to the community or any persons, subject to such limitations as shall be determined by the legislature.

Summary: Allows courts to deny bail for individuals charged with offenses punishable by life in prison if there is clear and convincing evidence that they have a propensity for violence likely to endanger others

Election Date: November 2, 2010

Votes For Ratification: 2,082,465

Votes Against Ratification: 378,634

Percent for Ratification: 85%

Percent Against Ratification: 15%

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Amendment Source: 2010 ESHJR 4220

Effective Date Source: https://www.sos.wa.gov/elections/data-research/history-laws-and-litigation/constitutional-amendment-...

Bail, when Authorized

All persons charged with crime shall be bailable by sufficient sureties, except for capital offenses, when the proof is evident, or the presumption great.

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