Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 33A § 55

Current through Chapter 223 of the 2024 Legislative Session

Section 33A:55 - Cruel and unusual punishments prohibited

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

Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 33A, § 55

Added by Acts 2018, c. 369,§ 79, eff. 4/2/2018.