896. ARTICLE 96. RELEASING PRISONER WITHOUT PROPER AUTHORITY
Any person subject to this chapter who, without proper authority, releases any prisoner committed to his charge, or who through neglect or design suffers any such prisoner to escape, shall be punished as a court-martial may direct, whether or not the prisoner was committed in strict compliance with law.
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June 8th, 2014 on 11:58 pm
Does this include the President?
June 15th, 2014 on 12:25 am
1. Is the commander-in-chief subject to the UCMJ?
2. If the commander-in-chief releases prisoners without proper legal authority, is he subject to punishment under this article?