Neglect of minor resulting in delinquency

  1. Law
  2. Arkansas Code
  3. Criminal Offenses
  4. Offenses Involving Families, Dependents, Etc.
  5. Offenses Against Children or Incompetents
  6. Offenses Generally
  7. Neglect of minor resulting in delinquency

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  1. (a) 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:

    1. (1) Proximately results in the delinquency of the minor; or

    2. (2) Fails to correct the delinquency of the minor.

  2. (b) 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).


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