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Ark. Code Ann. § 12-64-601: Cruel and unusual punishments prohibited

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  1. AR Code
  2. Title 12
  3. Chapter 64
  4. Subchapter 6

(a) Punishment by flogging or by branding, marking, or tattooing 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.

(b) The use of irons, single or double, except for the purpose of safe custody, is prohibited.

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