Section 31-2A-13 (Article 13.) Punishment Prohibited Before Trial.
A person being held for trial or awaiting a verdict may not be punished, except for arrest or confinement on the pending charges, and that confinement cannot be more rigorous than needed to ensure the person's presence.
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