2012 South Dakota Codified Laws
Title 33 MILITARY AFFAIRS
Chapter 10. Uniform State Code Of Military Justice
§33-10-161 Cruel and unusual punishments prohibited.


SD Codified L § 33-10-161 (through 2012) What's This?


33-10-161. 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 a 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.

Source: SL 2012, ch 175, § 142.

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