Subchapter VIII – Sentences

Subchapter VIII – Sentences

Sentences

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  • Legend: Sentences
  • USCode Year: 2013

Provision Content

Sec. Art.  
855. 55. Cruel and unusual punishments prohibited.
856. 56. Maximum limits.
856a. 56a. Sentence of confinement for life without eligibility for parole.
857. 57. Effective date of sentences.
857a. 57a. Deferment of sentences.
858. 58. Execution of confinement.
858a. 58a. Sentences: reduction in enlisted grade upon approval.
858b. 58b. Sentences: forfeiture of pay and allowances during confinement.

Amendment of Analysis

Pub. L. 113–66, div. A, title XVII, §1705(a)(2)(B), (c), Dec. 26, 2013, 127 Stat. 959, 960, provided that, effective 180 days after Dec. 26, 2013, and applicable to offenses specified in section 856(b)(2) of this title committed on or after that date, this analysis is amended by striking the item relating to section 856 and inserting the following new item:

  Art.  
856. 56. Maximum and minimum limits.

See 2013 Amendment note below.

Amendments

2013—Pub. L. 113–66, div. A, title XVII, §1705(a)(2)(B), Dec. 26, 2013, 127 Stat. 959, substituted Maximum and minimum limits for Maximum limits in item 856.

1997—Pub. L. 105–85, div. A, title V, §581(a)(2), Nov. 18, 1997, 111 Stat. 1760, added item 856a.

1996—Pub. L. 104–106, div. A, title XI, §§1122(a)(2), 1123(b), Feb. 10, 1996, 110 Stat. 463, 464, added items 857a and 858b.

1960—Pub. L. 86–633, §1(2), July 12, 1960, 74 Stat. 468, added item 858a.

U.S. Encyclopedia of Law Coverage

10-U.S.C.-838 in the Legal Encyclopedia: General Military Law

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10-U.S.C.-841 in the Legal Encyclopedia: Uniform Code of Military Justice

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Title 10 – Armed Forces in the Legal Encyclopedia: Sentences

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10-U.S.C.-844 in the Legal Encyclopedia: Justice

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10-U.S.C.-853 in the Legal Encyclopedia: Enlistments

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