Statutes | Nez Perce Tribal Code Title 4 Chapter 4-1 ยง 4-1-87 | 2018
(a) It shall be unlawful for any person:
(1) who is the parent, guardian or legal guardian of any minor dependent upon him or her for care, education or support, to desert such child in any manner whatever with intent to abandon him or her
(2) to willfully omit, without lawful excuse, to furnish necessary food, clothing, shelter, or medical attendance for his child, ward or spouse. The practice of a parent or guardian who chooses for his child or ward treatment by prayer or spiritual means alone shall not for that reason alone be construed to be a violation of duty of care to such child or ward.
(b) Proof of the desertion of a spouse, child or children in destitute or necessitous circumstances or of neglect to furnish such wife, child, or children necessary and proper food, clothing or shelter is prima facie evidence that such desertion or neglect is wilful.