Misconduct as prisoner.

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33-10-274. Misconduct as prisoner.

Any person subject to this code who, while in the hands of the enemy in time of war:

(1)For the purpose of securing favorable treatment by the person's captors acts without proper authority in a manner contrary to law, custom, or regulation, to the detriment of others of whatever nationality held by the enemy as civilian or military prisoners; or

(2)While in a position of authority over such persons maltreats them without justifiable cause;

shall be punished as a court-martial may direct.

Source: SL 2012, ch 175, §255.


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