OUJI-CR 4-43

NEGLECT OF DRUG (ALCOHOL) DEPENDENT CHILD - ELEMENTS

No person may be convicted of neglect of a drug/alcohol dependent child unless the State has proved beyond a reasonable doubt each element of the crime. These elements are:

First, a parent with legal custody of a drug/alcohol dependent child;

Second, (willfully omitted)/(without having made a reasonable effort failed);

Third, to provide for the treatment of the child in the manner and on the occasions that an ordinarily prudent person, who was concerned for the welfare of a child, would have provided.

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Statutory Authority: 21 O.S. Supp. 2000, § 852(G).

(2000 Supp.)