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Title 39 - Militia and Armories
Chapter 6 - Utah Code of Military Justice
Section 48 - Cruel and unusual punishments -- Use of irons.
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UT Code § 39-6-48 (2021)
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39-6-48. Cruel and unusual punishments -- Use of irons.
Enacted by Chapter 210, 1988 General Session
- (1) Punishment by flogging, or by branding, marking, or tattooing on the body, or any other cruel or unusual punishment may not be imposed by any court or inflicted upon any person under this chapter.
- (2) Single or double irons may not be used except when necessary for safe custody.
Enacted by Chapter 210, 1988 General Session
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