Arkansas § 5-27-222 - Neglect of minor resulting in delinquency.
Full text of Arkansas Arkansas Code of 1987 Annotated § 5-27-222 — Neglect of minor resulting in delinquency., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 5-27-222. Neglect of minor resulting in delinquency.
It is unlawful for a parent or person standing in loco parentis to a minor to grossly neglect a parental duty to the minor if the gross neglect: Proximately results in the delinquency of the minor; or Fails to correct the delinquency of the minor. Upon conviction, a person who violates this section is guilty of a violation and shall be punished by a fine not to exceed two hundred fifty dollars ($250).
Source: official Arkansas text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Arkansas § 5-27-222
What does Arkansas Code of 1987 Annotated § 5-27-222 cover?
Section 5-27-222 ("Neglect of minor resulting in delinquency.") is part of the Arkansas Code of 1987 Annotated, the codified statutory law of Arkansas. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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