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West Virginia Code Chapter 15. Public Safety § 15-1E-105. Misconduct as prisoner

Current as of January 01, 2024 | Updated by Findlaw Staff

Any person subject to this article 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 such persons maltreats them without justifiable cause; shall be punished as a court-martial may direct.

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Cite this article: FindLaw.com - West Virginia Code Chapter 15. Public Safety § 15-1E-105. Misconduct as prisoner - last updated January 01, 2024 | https://codes.findlaw.com/wv/chapter-15-public-safety/wv-code-sect-15-1e-105/

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