(Article 55.) Cruel and Unusual Punishments Prohibited

Ala. Code § 31-2A-55 — under Title 31.

Ala. Code § 31-2A-55

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.

History: (Act 2012-334, p. 790, §1.)