§ 12-64-829 - Misconduct as a prisoner.

12-64-829. Misconduct as a prisoner.

Any person subject to this code shall be punished as a court-martial may direct if he, while in the hands of the enemy in time of war:

(1) For the purpose of securing favorable treatment by his captors, acts without proper authority in a manner contrary to law, custom, or regulation, to the detriment of other 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.