S.D. Codified Laws § 33-10-274

Current through the 2024 Legislative Session

Section 33-10-274 - Misconduct as prisoner

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

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

shall be punished as a court-martial may direct.

SDCL 33-10-274

SL 2012, ch 175, §255.