26-9-2. Short terms used to describe offenses.
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When any person is prosecuted under § 26-9-1 , and the charge against such person concerns the abuse or neglect of a child, the offense for convenience may be termed contributory abuse or contributory neglect. If it concerns the delinquency of a child, for convenience it may be termed contributory delinquency. If it concerns a child in need of supervision, for convenience it may be termed contributing to the child's status as a child in need of supervision.