Joan Verna Ayers
Cocke County · Booked Feb 20, 2026
Booking #202600213
Personal Information
Joan Ayers was booked in Cocke County on Feb 20, 2026 on 1 misdemeanor, including Failure to Comply With Child Support and 2 other charges.
Charges (3)
Failure to Comply With Child Support
Original: Charge Code: 36-5-104 Charge Description: FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH CHILD SUPPORT
Scope of Power
Original: Charge Code: 5005 Charge Description: CONTEMPT OF COURT
A court can only punish someone for contempt of court in these specific situations: (1) someone behaves disruptively in or near the courtroom and interferes with justice; (2) a court officer misbehaves in their official duties; (3) someone refuses to follow the court's orders, writs, or commands; (4) someone tampers with or interferes with court documents or proceedings; (5) someone illegally talks to jurors about the case; or (6) any other act the law specifically calls contempt. A court cannot punish for contempt in any other situation.
Penalty: Classification not specified
View full statute explanationCruelty to Animals
Original: Charge Code: 39-14-202 Charge Description: CRUELTY TO ANIMALS Bond: $3,000.00
This law makes it illegal to intentionally or knowingly cause pain, suffering, or injury to an animal. The base punishment is a Class A misdemeanor (up to 11 months 29 days jail and $2,500 fine). If you have a prior animal cruelty conviction, the offense is enhanced to a Class E felony with more serious penalties.
Penalty: Class A misdemeanor; 11 months 29 days; fine up to $2,500