RCW 38.38.740
[Art. 105] Misconduct of a prisoner.
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Current — January 1, 2026
As of January 1, 2023
Any person subject to this code who, while in the hands of the enemy in time of war:
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
(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;
(2) While in a position of authority over such persons maltreats them without justifiable cause;
shall be punished as a court martial may direct.
shall be punished as a court-martial may direct.
Official source: Washington State Legislature. Reproduced from public-domain Washington statutes; confirm against the official source for the current text. Not legal advice.