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RICHARD DONTAE JENKINS

Putnam County · Booked Jul 7, 2025

Personal Information

RaceWhite
SexMale
Height5′ 9″ (1.75 m)
Weight165 lb (75 kg)
LocationCOOKEVIILE

RICHARD JENKINS was booked in Putnam County on Jul 7, 2025 on 3 charges, including Failure to Appear and 2 other charges.

Charges (3)

Charge 1
PENDING

Failure to Appear

Original: GS CAPIAS FAIL TO APPEAR OR PAY

TCA § 39-16-609

It is illegal to knowingly fail to appear in court when you've been summoned, arrested with a court-ordered release condition, cited instead of arrested, or issued a criminal summons. Failure to appear is a Class A misdemeanor punishable by up to 11 months 29 days in jail and a $2,500 fine. A defense exists if you had a reasonable excuse for missing the court date.

Penalty: Class A misdemeanor; 11 months 29 days; fine up to $2,500

Max Jail: 11 months 29 daysMax Fine: $2,500
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Charge 2
PENDING

Jail Commitment Order

Original: MITIMUS TO JAIL

Charge 3
PENDING

Assault Against First Responder or Nurse

Original: ASSAULT AGAINST FIRST RESPONDER

TCA § 39-13-116

Assault against a first responder or nurse (law enforcement officer, firefighter, emergency medical worker, or hospital nurse) while they're performing their official duties is a Class A misdemeanor punishable by up to 11 months and 29 days in jail and/or a fine up to $2,500, enhanced to a Class C felony (3-15 years in prison) under certain circumstances such as causing serious bodily injury or using a weapon.

Penalty: Class A misdemeanor; 11 months 29 days; fine up to $2,500

Max Jail: 11 months 29 daysMax Fine: $2,500
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Bond:$20,000