33-13-351 - Cruel and unusual punishment prohibited. - Mississippi Statutes

§ 33-13-351. Cruel and unusual punishment prohibited.
 

Punishment by flogging, or by branding, marking or tatooing on the body, or any other cruel or unusual punishment, may not be adjudged by any court-martial or inflicted upon any person subject to this code. The use of irons, single or double, except for the purpose of safe custody, is prohibited. 
 

Sources: Codes, 1942, § 8529-56; Laws,  1966, ch. 538, § 56, eff from and after June 1, 1966.