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2005 West Virginia Code - §15-1E-58. — Cruel and unusual punishments prohibited.
PART VIII. CRUEL AND UNUSUAL PUNISHMENTS PROHIBITED.
§15-1E-58. Cruel and unusual punishments prohibited.
Punishment by flogging, or by branding, or 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 part. The use of irons, single or double, except for the purpose of safe custody, is prohibited.
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