Washington Code 38.38.740 – Misconduct of a prisoner
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Any person subject to this code who, while in the hands of the enemy in time of war:
Terms Used In Washington Code 38.38.740
- Code: means this chapter. See Washington Code 38.38.004
- Military: refers to any or all of the armed forces. See Washington Code 38.38.004
- person: may be construed to include the United States, this state, or any state or territory, or any public or private corporation or limited liability company, as well as an individual. See Washington Code 1.16.080
(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.