48-3030. Misconduct of a prisoner. Any person subject to this code who, while in the hands of a hostile force in time of war or civil disturbance:

(1) For the purpose of securing favorable treatment by the person's captors acts without proper authority in a manner contrary to law, custom, or regulation, to the detriment of others of whatever nationality held by a hostile force 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.

History: L. 1972, ch. 203, § 48-3030; July 1.