Tennessee § 58-1-627 - Misbehavior of a sentinel.
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§ 58-1-627. Misbehavior of a sentinel.
Any sentinel or lookout who is found drunk or sleeping upon the sentinel's or lookout's post, or who leaves it before regularly relieved, is guilty, if the offense is committed while the national guard is in active state service in the time of emergency, of a Class E felony; otherwise of a Class C misdemeanor. Acts 1970, ch. 596, § 71; T.C.A., § 7-327; Acts 1989, ch. 591, §§ 72, 113. Cross-References. Absence without leave, § 58-1-613 . Misbehavior on active duty, § 58-1-621 . Penalty for Class C misdemeanor, § 40-35-111 . Penalty for Class E felony, § 40-35-111 .
Source: official Tennessee text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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