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§ 33-13-357. Execution of confinement

A sentence of confinement adjudged by a military court, whether or not the sentence includes discharge or dismissal, and whether or not the discharge or dismissal has been executed, may be carried into execution by confinement in any place of confinement under the control of any of the state military forces or in any jail, […]

§ 33-13-351. Cruel and unusual punishment prohibited

Punishment by flogging, or by branding, marking or tatooing on the body, or any other cruel or unusual punishment, may not be adjudged by any 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.

§ 33-13-353. Maximum limits

The punishment which a court-martial may direct for an offense may not exceed the limits prescribed by this code or by federal law.

§ 33-13-355. Effective date of sentences

Any period of confinement included in a sentence of a court-martial begins to run from the date the sentence is adjudged by the court-martial but periods during which the sentence to confinement is suspended or deferred shall be excluded in computing the service of the term of confinement. On application by an accused who is […]