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      RS 29:155     

  

SUBPART H.  SENTENCES

§155.  Article 55.  Cruel and unusual punishments prohibited

Punishment by flogging, or by branding, marking or tattooing on the body, or any other cruel or unusual punishment, may not be adjudged by any court-martial or inflicted upon any person subject to this code.  The use of irons, single or double, except for the purpose of safe custody, is prohibited.  

Acts 1974, No. 621, §1.  



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