33-13-509 - Misconduct of a prisoner. - Mississippi Statutes

§ 33-13-509. Misconduct of a 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 his 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. 
 

Sources: Codes, 1942, § 8529-103; Laws,  1966, ch. 538, § 103, eff from and after June 1, 1966.