2015 Oklahoma Statutes
Title 21. Crimes and Punishments
§21-858.2. Neglect by parent of child placed in parent's care by court.

21 OK Stat § 21-858.2 (2015) What's This?

In all cases where a minor has been adjudged delinquent, in need of supervision or deprived by a court of competent jurisdiction and such court by order for care or probation, has placed such minor in the care or on probation to the parent, legal guardian, legal custodian of such minor, stepparent or other adult person living in the home, any parent, legal guardian or legal custodian of such minor who shall neglect, fail or refuse to give such minor proper parental care, or to comply with the order for care or probation shall be deemed guilty of a misdemeanor and upon conviction thereof shall, as applicable, be punished as provided in Section 856 or 858.1 of this title.

Laws 1945, p. 27, § 2. Amended by Laws 1990, c. 272, § 7, eff. Sept. 1, 1990; Laws 1991, c. 335, § 7, emerg. eff. June 15, 1991.

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