Alabama Statutes

§ 31-2A-55 — (Article 55.) Cruel and Unusual Punishments Prohibited

Alabama·Title 31 Military Affairs and Civil Defense·Ch. 2A Military Justice·Part VIII Sentences

Punishment by flogging, or by branding, marking, or tattooing on the body, or any other cruel or unusual punishment may not be adjudged by a 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.

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Legislative History

(Act 2012-334, p. 790, §1.)

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