§ 1581. Prisoners under protection of law

The person of a convict sentenced to imprisonment is under the protection of the law, and any injury to his person not authorized by law, is punishable in the same manner as if he were not convicted or sentenced.

§ 1582. Oppression of prisoners

Whoever is guilty of willful inhumanity or oppression toward any prisoner under his care or in his custody, shall be fined not more than $200 or imprisoned not more than 1 year, or both.