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Absolutely, anyone under the age of 18 who has not been emancipated can be detained by the courts or returned home. Anyone offering a run away shelter for more than 24 hours can also be arrested on a first degree misdemeanor.
If a run away shows up on your door steps it is your responsibility to notify the parents immediately or law enforcement that you are sheltering the minor.
985.731 Sheltering unmarried minors; aiding unmarried minor runaways; violations.--
(1)(a) A person who is not an authorized agent of the department or the Department of Children and Family Services may not knowingly shelter an unmarried minor for more than 24 hours without the consent of the minor's parent or guardian or without notifying a law enforcement officer of the minor's name and the fact that the minor is being provided shelter.
(b) A person may not knowingly provide aid to an unmarried minor who has run away from home without first contacting the minor's parent or guardian or notifying a law enforcement officer. The aid prohibited under this paragraph includes assisting the minor in obtaining shelter, such as hotel lodgings.
(2) A person who violates this section commits a misdemeanor of the first degree, punishable as provided in s. 775.082 or s. 775.083.
985.801 Interstate Compact on Juveniles; implementing legislation; legislative findings and policy.--
(1) It is hereby found and declared:
(a) That juveniles who are not under proper supervision and control, or who have absconded, escaped or run away, are likely to endanger their own health, morals, and welfare, and the health, morals, and welfare of others;
Its not illegal for the runaway, but could be considered child abandonment. And the cops will be looking for you, and WHEN they find you, you will be out back in custody of your parents. Why'd you want to runaway anyways? Message me if you want to talk about it-I'm a really understanding person and maybe I can help you with whatever
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Can a 14 year old run away legally in WA?
Of course not!
What was Jeremy wariners time in the 800 as a 14 year old boy?
He did not run the 800 as a 14 year old.
What did Gary paulson run away to be when he was 14 years old?
a carnival
What is the average running speed for a 14-year old boy?
I am 14 years old. And I can run about 20 mph. But I run every day, the average is about 14 - 16.
What would happen if you harbored a 14 year old run away?
Depending on where you are you could be charged with something along the lines of "contributing to the delinquency of a minor".
When did kat von d run away?
When she was 14 years old, she ran away with her boyfriend James.
How do you ignor your 14 year old sister?
You need to tell of her or just hit her and if she does the same back to u just hit her again and quickly run away!
Can a 14 year old run a 4.1 in a 40 yard dash?
The fastest recorded time by an NFL player is 4.24 which was run by Chris Johnson, so no a 14 year old could NOT run a 4.1 40- yard dash.
How fast shuld a 14 year old linman run in a 40?
I don't know but i'm 14 and i can run at 16 mph, if that helps?
What should a 14 year old do for money?
a 14 year old should put the dishes away every night and at the end of the week they sould get atleast £5
Is 15 minutes and 30 seconds a good time for a 14 year old field hockey player to run 2 miles?
No, a 14 year old kid in field hockey should be able to run 2 miles in 14 minutes or less.
My 14 year old girlfriend is about to run away from her abusive drug addict mother's house can i let her stay with me?
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