Washington § 38.38.740 [Art. 105] Misconduct of a prisoner.

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§ 38.38.740 — [Art. 105] Misconduct of a prisoner.

Washington § 38.38.740

Title 38MILITIA AND MILITARY AFFAIRS

Ch. 38.38WASHINGTON CODE OF MILITARY JUSTICE

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Wash. Rev. Code § 38.38.740 (2026).

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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 or her 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.

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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 or her 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.