Pennsylvania § 5801 Cruel and unusual punishments prohibited

Pennsylvania Statutes

§ 5801 — Cruel and unusual punishments prohibited

Pennsylvania § 5801

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Bluebook

51 Pa. Cons. Stat. § 5801 (2026).

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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 part. The use of irons, single or double, except for the purpose of safe custody, is prohibited.

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