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Proposition 189

California Statewide • 1994 •  Legislative Referendum 

Passed

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This measure would amend the California Constitution to allow judges to deny bail to defendants charged with felony sexual assault when the evidence is clear and convincing and the person poses a substantial likelihood of harm to others. It creates an exception to the general right to bail for this specific category of serious crimes.

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