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No, a 16 year old can not runaway in the state of New York. If a person runs away, they can be detained and put into juvenile detention.

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No, a 16 year old can not run away and stay at a family members house. You can call the cops and have them removed from the home.

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Yes, they can get into trouble. Until the minor turns 18 the parents are responsible for their welfare.

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