Louisiana § RS 29:198 - Article 98. Misconduct as a prisoner
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§ RS 29:198. Article 98. Misconduct as a prisoner
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 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.
Acts 1974, No. 621, §1; Acts 2022, No. 672, §1; Redesignated from R.S. 29:205.
NOTE: Former R.S. 29:198 redesignated as R.S. 29:231f by Acts 2022, No. 672, §1.
Source: official Louisiana text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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What does Louisiana Civil Code § RS 29:198 cover?
Section RS 29:198 ("Article 98. Misconduct as a prisoner") is part of the Louisiana Civil Code, the codified statutory law of Louisiana. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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