Georgia Statutes

§ 38-2-1055 — Cruel and unusual punishments prohibited

Georgia·Title 38

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

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Legislative History

Added by 2015 Ga. Laws 99,§ 1, eff. 7/1/2015.

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