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Washington · Through July 15, 2026

RCW 38.38.740: [Art. 105] Misconduct of a prisoner.

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  1. Title 38
  2. Chapter 38.38

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 or her 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.

Collected 2026-09-06T02:36:32Z. Source file · JSON

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