18-401. DESERTION AND NONSUPPORT OF CHILDREN OR SPOUSE. Every person who: (1) Having any child under the age of eighteen (18) years dependent upon him or her for care, education or support, deserts such child in any manner whatever, with intent to abandon it; (2) Willfully omits, without lawful excuse, to furnish necessary food, clothing, […]
18-402. ORDERS PROVIDING FOR CHILDREN AND WIFE UPON VIOLATION OF PRECEDING SECTION. In any case enumerated in the previous section, the court may render one of the following orders: 1. Should a fine be imposed it may be directed by the court to be paid in whole or in part to the wife, or to […]
18-403. ABANDONMENT OR NONSUPPORT PRIMA FACIE WILFUL. Proof of the abandonment or nonsupport of a wife, or the desertion of a child or children, ward or wards, or the omission to furnish necessary food, clothing, shelter, or medical attendance for a child or children, ward or wards, is prima facie evidence that such abandonment or […]
18-404. PROCEEDINGS UPON VIOLATION OF PROVISIONAL ORDER — DISPOSITION OF PROCEEDS OF FORFEITED RECOGNIZANCE. If the court be satisfied by the information or complaint and due proof, under oath, that at any time the defendant has violated the terms of such order, it may forthwith proceed with the trial of the defendant under the original […]
18-405. RULES OF EVIDENCE. No other evidence shall be required to prove marriage of such husband and wife, or that such person is the lawful father or mother of such child or children, than is or shall be required to prove such facts in a civil action. In all prosecutions under this act, any existing […]
