West Virginia Code § 15-1E-55

Cruel and unusual punishments prohibited
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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 tehe purpose of
safe custody, is prohibited.

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