GEORGIA CODE (Last Updated: August 20, 2013) |
Title 38. MILITARY, EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT, AND VETERANS AFFAIRS |
Chapter 2. MILITARY AFFAIRS |
Article 5. CODE OF MILITARY JUSTICE |
Part 8. SENTENCES |
Section 38-2-460. Cruel and unusual punishments prohibited; use of irons
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- Punishment by flogging or by branding, marking, or tattooing on the body or any other cruel or unusual punishment shall not be adjudged by any court-martial or inflicted upon any person subject to this article. The use of irons, single or double, except for the purpose of safe custody, is prohibited.
Ga. L. 1955, p. 10, § 60.55.