Rhode Island General Laws 30-13-58. Cruel and unusual punishment prohibited
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Punishment by flogging, or by branding, marking, or tattooing on the body, or any other cruel or unusual punishment, may not be adjudged by any 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.
History of Section.
G.L. 1956, § 30-13-58; P.L. 1962, ch. 82, § 1.
Terms Used In Rhode Island General Laws 30-13-58
- person: may be construed to extend to and include co-partnerships and bodies corporate and politic. See Rhode Island General Laws 43-3-6