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Utah Code Title 39A. National Guard and Militia Act § 39A-5-301. Military punishments--Limits of punishment--Cruel and unusual punishments--Use of irons

Current as of January 01, 2025 | Updated by Findlaw Staff

(1) Punishment directed by a military court for an offense may not exceed limits prescribed under Subsection (2) or lesser limits prescribed by the governor for the offense.

(2) A military court may impose upon an accused any of the following after conviction for an offense:

(a) incarceration in a county jail for no longer than one year;

(b) a fine of not more than $2,500;

(c) forfeiture of pay of not more than $2,500;

(d) detention of pay equivalent to three months' pay for a period not to exceed one year;

(e) arrest in quarters for officers;

(f) restriction to specified limits for enlisted members;

(g) extra duty for not more than 60 consecutive days;

(h) reprimand;

(i) reduction of enlisted members to the lowest enlisted grade;

(j) a bad conduct discharge for enlisted members;

(k) dismissal for officers;

(l) restitution to any individual or entity injured as a result of the accused's conduct; or

(m) any combination of Subsections (2)(a) through (2)(l).

(3) Cruel or unusual punishments, including flogging, branding, marking, or tattooing on the body may not be imposed by any court or inflicted upon any individual subject to this chapter.

(4) Single or double irons may not be used unless necessary for safe custody.

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Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Utah Code Title 39A. National Guard and Militia Act § 39A-5-301. Military punishments--Limits of punishment--Cruel and unusual punishments--Use of irons - last updated January 01, 2025 | https://codes.findlaw.com/ut/title-39a-national-guard-and-militia-act/ut-code-sect-39a-5-301/

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