Bail; fines; punishments; detention of witnesses

Mich. Const. art. I, § 16, under Declaration of Rights.

Mich. Const. art. I, § 16

Bail; fines; punishments; detention of witnesses

Excessive bail shall not be required; excessive fines shall not be imposed; cruel or unusual punishment shall not be inflicted; nor shall witnesses be unreasonably detained.

History: Const. 1963, Art. I, § 16, Eff. Jan. 1, 1964.

Former constitution: See Const. 1908, Art. II, § 15.