US lawCaliforniaConstitutionArticle I17Cal. Const. art. I, § 17California Constitution Article I, Section 17Last amended: 1974Length: 24 wordsOfficial source Cruel or unusual punishment may not be inflicted or excessive fines imposed. (Sec. 17 added Nov. 5, 1974, by Prop. 7. Res.Ch. 90, 1974.)PreviousCal. Const. art. I, § 16NextCal. Const. art. I, § 18