§ 44-3359. Misconduct as 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.

Added by Laws 2007, c. 86, § 116, eff. Nov. 1, 2007.