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W. Va. Code § 15-1E-55

Cruel and unusual punishments prohibited

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W. Va. Code § 15-1E-55, Cruel and unusual punishments prohibited, West Virginia, version 1 as recorded 2026-10-03, yourstate.us, https://yourstate.us/provision/2365535
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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 article. The use of irons, single or double, except for the purpose of safe custody, is prohibited.