A. Interference with parental custody is leading, taking, carrying away, decoying or enticing away any child under the age of sixteen (16) years, with the intent to detain or conceal such child from its parent, guardian, or other person having the lawful charge of such child.

B. It is not a defense to a prosecution under this Section that the accused is a parent entitled to joint custody of the child either on the basis of a court order or by virtue of the absence of a court order.

C. Interference with parental custody is a Class A Public Offense if the perpetrator is a parent entitled to joint custody of the child either on the basis of a court order or by virtue of the absence of a court order. (Ord. 03-78 § 5, 2003; Ord. 87-149 § 1, 1987; Ord. 83-75 § 2, 1983.)