New Franklin Article Definitions ordinance (§ 210.580)

For the purposes of this Article, the following words and phrases are defined as follows:

GUARDIAN: Guardian appointed by court of competent jurisdiction.

MINOR: Any person under the age of seventeen (17).

PARENT: The natural or adoptive father or mother, legal guardian or any other person having the care or custody of a minor child.

PARENTAL NEGLECT: Any act or omission by which a parent fails to exercise customary and effective control over a minor so as to contribute to, cause or tend to cause a minor to commit any offense.