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35.630 Misconduct as prisoner.

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35.630 Misconduct as prisoner. Any person subject to this code shall be punished as a court-martial directs when he, <br>while in the hands of the enemy or any hostile force: <br>(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 <br>others held by the enemy or any hostile force as civilian or military prisoners; or (2) While in a position of authority over prisoners maltreats them without justifiable cause. History: Created 1970 Ky. Acts ch. 56, sec. 82.