Yes, a 17-year-old is still considered a minor in Illinois. If they leave home without parental consent, they could be considered a runaway under Illinois law. Parents or guardians can file a runaway report with the police, which could lead to the minor being taken into custody until they are returned home.
No, parents cannot press charges against the person who hid their 18-year-old runaway child. At 18, the individual is considered an adult and can make their own decisions. However, parents can still report the runaway to the authorities to ensure the child's safety.
Yes, even if the legal age of majority is 17 in Washington state, you would still be considered a runaway until you reach that age. Running away without parental consent is generally illegal until you reach the age of majority in your state of residence.
In New Hampshire, if you are 17 years old and you run away, you are considered a minor and your parents or legal guardians are responsible for you. If you run away, your parents or guardians can report you as a missing person to law enforcement. Additionally, there are resources available to help runaway youth in New Hampshire, such as youth shelters and support services.
In Georgia, a 16-year-old is not considered emancipated and would still be legally considered a minor. If they leave home without parental consent, they are considered a runaway. However, law enforcement may not force them to return home but may try to help reunite them with their family.
Yes, a 17-year-old is still considered a minor in Illinois. If they leave home without parental consent, they could be considered a runaway under Illinois law. Parents or guardians can file a runaway report with the police, which could lead to the minor being taken into custody until they are returned home.
No, parents cannot press charges against the person who hid their 18-year-old runaway child. At 18, the individual is considered an adult and can make their own decisions. However, parents can still report the runaway to the authorities to ensure the child's safety.
A 17-year-old is a minor and therefore does not get to choose where they live. Ever heard of the Becca Law? It was passed in WA after a teenage runaway was murdered. It basically gave parents more 'power' in dealing with runaway/disobedient/truant children. You would be considered a runaway and you would be returned home.
Yes, even if the legal age of majority is 17 in Washington state, you would still be considered a runaway until you reach that age. Running away without parental consent is generally illegal until you reach the age of majority in your state of residence.
yes
No. The other parent can still call you in as a runaway.
i have no idea what the heck you are talking about
once your 18, they can't do nothing about you running away
In most states, if you are 17 and leave home you aren't considered a run away.
Very much yes. At 16 she is a minor and still the responsibility of her parents. Anyone who helps her is also in trouble for helping a runaway.
In New Hampshire, if you are 17 years old and you run away, you are considered a minor and your parents or legal guardians are responsible for you. If you run away, your parents or guardians can report you as a missing person to law enforcement. Additionally, there are resources available to help runaway youth in New Hampshire, such as youth shelters and support services.
Until they reach the age of majority, the parents are still responsible for the child. They get to determine where they can live and can report them as a runaway.