Oklahoma § 21-858.2 - Neglect by parent of child placed in parent's care by
Full text of Oklahoma Oklahoma Statutes § 21-858.2 — Neglect by parent of child placed in parent's care by, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 21-858.2. Neglect by parent of child placed in parent's care by
court.
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
Oklahoma Statutes - Title 21. Crimes and Punishments
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.
Source: official Oklahoma text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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Section 21-858.2 ("Neglect by parent of child placed in parent's care by") is part of the Oklahoma Statutes, the codified statutory law of Oklahoma. 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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