TCA 49-7-2207
Reporting of students – Exception
MISDEMEANOR AClass A Misdemeanor
Sentence enhancement may apply
What does this charge mean?
Reporting of students – Exception — Class A misdemeanor. Up to 11 months 29 days in jail and $2,500 fine. Penalty may be enhanced for prior offenses or aggravating factors.
Penalty Details
ClassificationClass A Misdemeanor
Maximum Jail11 months 29 days
Maximum Fine$2,500
Penalty SummaryClass A misdemeanor; 11 months 29 days; fine up to $2,500
(a) It is the duty of each institution of higher education that has probable cause to believe that any student is committing or has committed any offense, a violation of which is a Class A misdemeanor or any of the five (5) categories of felonies as classified under § 40-35-110, upon the institution’s grounds or within any building or structure under its supervision, to report the probable cause to the appropriate law enforcement officer. (b) Subsection (a) shall not apply if the offense the student is believed to have committed is a sexual assault of any kind and the victim of the assault does not consent to the reporting of the offense.
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Quick Facts
MISDEMEANOR A
TCA Section49-7-2207
Max Jail11 months 29 days
Max Fine$2,500