Oklahoma § 21-858.3 - Causing, aiding, abetting or encouraging minor to become
Full text of Oklahoma Oklahoma Statutes § 21-858.3 — Causing, aiding, abetting or encouraging minor to become, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 21-858.3. Causing, aiding, abetting or encouraging minor to become
delinquent, in need of supervision, or dependent and neglected Penalty.
Any person who knowingly and willfully:
1. Causes, aids, abets or encourages a minor to be, to remain
or to become delinquent, in need of supervision or dependent and
neglected, or
2. Omits the performance of any duty, which act or omission
causes or tends to cause, aid, abet, or encourage any minor to be
delinquent, in need of supervision or dependent and neglected,
within the purview of the Oklahoma Children's Code or the Oklahoma
Juvenile Code,
upon conviction, shall be guilty of a misdemeanor and, as
applicable, shall be punished pursuant to the provisions of Section
856, 858.1 or 858.2 of Title 21 of the Oklahoma Statutes.
Added by Laws 1971, c. 66, § 3, effective Oct. 1, 1971. Amended by
Laws 1990, c. 272, § 4, eff. Sept. 1, 1990; Laws 1995, c. 352, §
193, eff. July 1, 1995. Renumbered from § 1144 of Title 10 by Laws
1995, c. 352, § 200, eff. July 1, 1995.
Source: official Oklahoma text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Oklahoma § 21-858.3
What does Oklahoma Statutes § 21-858.3 cover?
Section 21-858.3 ("Causing, aiding, abetting or encouraging minor to become") 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.
How do I cite Oklahoma § 21-858.3?
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Is this the official text of Oklahoma law?
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How does Oklahoma § 21-858.3 apply to my situation?
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