Jurisdiction Over Adults

(a)Any person who knowingly commits any act or knowingly omits the performance of any duty, which act or omission causes or tends to cause or encourage a child to become in need of the care and protection of the Family Division of the Superior Court, is guilty of a misdemeanor.

(b)The court shall have original jurisdiction over any adult charged with violation of this Section. All proceedings under this Section shall be conducted under the law and Rules of the Superior Court governing criminal cases committed by adults.