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No, at the age of 17 you can leave Texas for California and not be considered a runaway. However, if you have not graduated school at the age of 17 and do not enroll in another state you can get in trouble.
In Texas, a child is no longer considered a runaway at the age of 17. Once a child turns 17, they are legally considered an adult and are free to come and go as they please without being classified as a runaway.
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 Louisiana, a person can legally leave home at the age of 17 without being considered a runaway.
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Yes because you are not a legal adult
little children that have obusive parents, (15-17)
They don't have to let you in once you reach the age of 18.
You can be returned home at age 17. If it is unsafe, they can put you into foster care. The state takes a dim view on minors living alone and unsupervised.
Yes, if an individual moves to a state where the legal age of majority is 18 and they are under 18, they may be considered a runaway if they leave home without parental permission. Each state has its own laws regarding the legal age of majority and runaway status.
Florida's age of majority is 18. The state does have early emancipation laws. One of the requirements that is needed for early emancipation is the consent of the minor's parent(s) or legal guardian. Florida Code... "Disability of Non-Age Minor Removed", Title XLIII, Section 743.015.