§ 57-9. Penalty for cruelty to prisoners.  


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  • If any officer or other person treat any prisoner in a cruel or inhuman manner he shall be punished by a fine not exceeding One Thousand Dollars ($1,000.00), or by imprisonment in the county jail not exceeding twelve (12) months, or by both such fine and imprisonment.

R.L. 1910, § 4613.