Okla. Stat. tit. 21, § 21-858.2
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Neglect by parent of child placed in parent's care by
Official statutory text
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 Page 378
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.
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 Page 378
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.
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