Hawaii Regarding Bail, Amendment 5 (1968)
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The Hawaii Regarding Bail, Amendment 5, also known as Amendment 5, was on the ballot in Hawaii on November 5, 1968, as a convention referred constitutional amendment. It was approved. The amendment proposed one addition to the constitution: Article I, Section 9. The amendment would permit courts to dispense with bail if they are reasonably satisfied that the defendant or witness would appear when directed, except for a defendant charged with an offense punishable by life imprisonment.[1]
Election results
| Hawaii Amendment 5 (1968) | ||||
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| Result | Votes | Percentage | ||
 Yes | 145,682 | 74.50% | ||
| No | 49,860 | 25.50% | ||
Election results via: Referenda and Primary Elections for Hawaii, 1968-1990
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