Michigan Compiled Laws
Article 8 - (32.1055...32.1058)
Section 32.1056 - Punishment and Sentence; Limits.

Sec. 56.
The punishment which a court-martial may direct for an offense shall not exceed the limits prescribed by this code. If a sentence exceeds the limits prescribed by this code, the part of the sentence in excess of the limits shall have no force and effect and the sentence shall automatically be reduced to the limits prescribed by this code and shall not be changed as to form of punishment.
History: 1980, Act 523, Eff. Mar. 31, 1981

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Michigan Compiled Laws

Chapter 32 - Military Establishment

Act 523 of 1980 - Michigan Code of Military Justice of 1980 (32.1001 - 32.1148)

Article 8 - (32.1055...32.1058)

Section 32.1055 - Cruel or Unusual Punishment Prohibited; Use of Irons Prohibited; Exception.

Section 32.1056 - Punishment and Sentence; Limits.

Section 32.1057 - Sentence; Forfeiture of Pay or Allowances; Confinement; Effective Date; Deferring Service of Sentence to Confinement by Governor; Termination and Rescission of Deferment.

Section 32.1058 - Sentence of Confinement; Execution; Discipline and Treatment to Which Imprisoned Person Subject; Omission of Words “Hard Labor” From Sentence; Duty of Keeper or Officer in Charge of County Jail to Receive or Confine Prisoner; Form o...