CHAPTER 11
DELINQUENCY

SECTION:

6-11-1:    Definition

6-11-2:    Contributing To Delinquency

6-11-1 DEFINITION:

For the purpose of this Chapter the term “delinquent child” shall mean any child under the age of eighteen (18) years who violates any law of this State or regulation of this City defining a crime, or who habitually uses vile, obscene, vulgar, profane or indecent language, or is guilty of immoral conduct; and the term “delinquency” shall mean any such act or conduct constituting any such child a “delinquent child”. (Ord. 1546, 5-15-56)

6-11-2 CONTRIBUTING TO DELINQUENCY:

Any parent, legal guardian or person having custody of the child, or any other person, who by any act or omission encourages, causes or contributes to the delinquency of any “delinquent child” as herein defined, upon conviction, shall be guilty of a misdemeanor. (Ord. 4462, 7-25-94, eff. retroactive to 7-1-94)