Any person subject to this code who, while in the hands of the enemy in time of war:

(1) For the purpose of securing favorable treatment by the person’s 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

Terms Used In South Dakota Codified Laws 33-10-274

  • Person: includes natural persons, partnerships, associations, cooperative corporations, limited liability companies, and corporations. See South Dakota Codified Laws 2-14-2

(2) While in a position of authority over such persons maltreats them without justifiable cause;

shall be punished as a court-martial may direct.

Source: SL 2012, ch 175, § 255.