2025 Session
Last amended: 1963 session
§ 192A.445 — Contempt Towards Officials
Plain-Language Summary
Makes it a military offense to use contemptuous words against the president, governor, or other officials.
192A.445 CONTEMPT TOWARDS OFFICIALS.
Any person subject to this code who uses contemptuous words against the president, the governor, or the governor of any other state, territory, commonwealth, or possession in which that person may be serving shall be punished as a court-martial may direct.
History:
1963 c 661 s 192A.445
History: History: 1963 c 661 s 192A.445
Practical Notes
Service members can be punished for publicly showing contempt toward the president, governor, or other officials.