§ 19-10-1. Abandonment of Dependent Child; Criminal Penalties; Continuing Offense; Venue; Evidence; Expenses of Birth of Child Born Out of Wedlock; Support of Child Born Out of Wedlock

A child abandoned by its father or mother shall be considered to be in a dependent condition when the father or mother does not furnish sufficient food, clothing, or shelter for the needs of the child. If any father or mother willfully and voluntarily abandons his or her child, either legitimate or born out of […]

§ 19-10-2. Abandonment of Dependent Pregnant Wife; Criminal Penalties; Continuing Offense

A wife who is pregnant with her husband’s child shall be deemed to be in a dependent condition when her husband does not furnish her sufficient food, clothing, or medical treatment to meet her needs, both before and immediately upon the birth of the child. Any husband who willfully and voluntarily abandons his wife, while […]