RCW 38.38.740
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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
(2)While in a position of authority over such persons maltreats them without justifiable cause;
shall be punished as a court-martial may direct.
[ 2011 c 336 s 786 ; 1963 c 220 s 104 .]