Massachusetts § 55 Cruel and unusual punishments prohibited

Massachusetts Statutes

§ 55 — Cruel and unusual punishments prohibited

Massachusetts § 55

Part IADMINISTRATION OF THE GOVERNMENT

Title VMILITIA

Ch. 33AMASSACHUSETTS CODE OF MILITARY JUSTICE

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Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 33A, § 55 (2026).

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Article 55. Cruel and unusual punishments prohibited.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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