Oklahoma · Oklahoma Statutes — Title 21, Crimes and Punishments
Okla. Stat. Title 21 § 21-852: Omission to provide for a child - Penalties
What this law says, in plain English
Parents or guardians who willfully fail to provide necessary care, food, shelter, or court-ordered child support to a child may be convicted of a misdemeanor on first offense, or a Class D2 felony on subsequent convictions or if support arrears exceed one year or $5,000.
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