TCA 36-3-111
County clerk violating law – Penalty
MISDEMEANOR CClass C Misdemeanor
Sentence enhancement may apply
What does this charge mean?
A county clerk or deputy clerk who issues a marriage license without following the rules about age, consent, mental fitness, or documentation, and does so without good faith, commits a Class C misdemeanor punishable by up to 30 days in jail and/or a fine up to $50.
Penalty Details
ClassificationClass C Misdemeanor
Maximum Jail30 days
Maximum Fine$50
Penalty SummaryClass C misdemeanor; 30 days; fine up to $50
Any county clerk or deputy clerk who issues a marriage license without compliance with the last sentence in § 36-3-103(c)(1), §§ 36-3-104 – 36-3-106, § 36-3-109, § 36-3-110, or § 36-3-113, and not in good faith, commits a Class C misdemeanor.
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Quick Facts
MISDEMEANOR C
TCA Section36-3-111
Max Jail30 days
Max Fine$50