2009 Rhode Island Code
Title 30 - Military Affairs and Defense
CHAPTER 30-13 - Rhode Island Code of Military Justice
§ 30-13-105 - Misconduct of prisoner of war.

SECTION 30-13-105

   § 30-13-105  Misconduct of prisoner of war. – 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 his or her 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 other persons maltreats them without justifiable cause;

   shall be punished as a court-martial may direct.

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