(1) The commanding officer shall be responsible for the safe custody of every person who is in naval custody on board his ship or in his establishment.
(2) The officer or 1[sailor] in charge of a guard, or a provost-marshal shall receive and keep any person who is duly committed to his custody.
1. Subs. by Act 53 of 1974, s. 2, for "seaman" (w.e.f. 16-10-1982).
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