Attorney's Note

Under the Tennessee Code, punishments for crimes depend on the classification. In the case of this section:
ClassPrisonFine
class C misdemeanorup to 30 daysup to $50
For details, see Tenn. Code § 40-35-111

The willful failure or neglect of any of such officials or police officers to perform the duties prescribed by § 6-54-401 is a Class C misdemeanor and the offender shall be dismissed from office.