SubChapter VIII. SENTENCES  


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

Disposition Of Sections

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.

Prospective Amendment

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

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.