OUJI-CR 4-44

VIOLATION OF CHILD CUSTODY ORDER - ELEMENTS

No person may be convicted of violating a child custody order unless the State has proved beyond a reasonable doubt each element of the crime. These elements are:

First, a parent/person;

Second, knowingly;

Third, violated an order of an Oklahoma court granting custody of a child under the age of eighteen years to any person/agency/institution;

Fourth, with the intent to deprive that person/agency/institution of the custody of the child.

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Statutory Authority: 21 O.S. Supp. 2000, 567A(A) (formerly 43 O.S. Supp. 1997, § 527(A)).

Notes on Use

For an Instruction on the affirmative defense set forth in 21 O.S. Supp. 2000, 567A(B), see OUJI-CR 4-45, infra.

(2000 Supp.)