(a) A person commits the offense of failing to supervise a minor if: the person is the parent, legal guardian, or person with legal responsibility for the safety and welfare of a child under eighteen years of age and the child has committed a status offense, unruly act or a delinquent act that would be a misdemeanor or felony of any degree if committed by a adult.
(b) It shall be a defense of failure to supervise a minor if the person took reasonable steps to control the conduct of the child at the time the person is alleged to have failed to supervise.
(c) Whoever violates subsection (a) hereof is guilty of failing to supervise a minor; a minor misdemeanor for the first offense. For the second offense, such person is guilty of a misdemeanor of the fourth degree. For a third and subsequent offense, such person is guilty of a misdemeanor of the first degree.
(Ord. 7884-07. Passed 2-5-07.)
(Ord. 7884-07. Passed 2-5-07.)