Michigan Constitution
Article I - DECLARATION OF RIGHTS
§ 16 Bail; fines; punishments; detention of witnesses.

Universal Citation: MI Const art I § 16

Sec. 16. 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.

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