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Can a sixteen yr old runaway be picked up and brought home by police?
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If you are sixteen and run away will the police look for you?
Yes, if your parents post you as a runaway.
If a girl is sixteen and she wants to move out with her twenty-one year old boyfriend and the sixteen year old's parents won't let them. can she run away?
Running away will lead to: - she will be reported as a runaway - the police will bring her home - the 21yo will be arrested for aiding a runaway So no.
If you runaway and your mom files a runaway what can the police do?
Bring you home.
What are the 14 states where police cannot deport a runaway?
There are no states where police cannot deport a runaway. Police have the authority to return runaways to their guardians in all states.
Can a 15-year-old move in with their grandparents without parental consent?
It's not illegal, but you're parents could report you as a runaway and you would be brought home by the police.
What should a juvenile do once he or she is reported as a runaway?
Go home or call the police so they can take you home. Anyone who helps you knowing you are a runaway can get charged with aiding a runaway. If you are abused tell the police and the CPS can help you.
Can you move out at sixteen if you want to get married but your parent will not let you?
Legally, you can not move out. If you do you can be considered a runaway and your parents can have you brought back home by the police or even put in juvenile hall. Your best bet is to try and talk it out with your parents. Listen to what they have to say. Really, 16 is too young to be married. You have too much life to experience before you need to make such a life changing choice.
In Missouri can the police force a 15 year old runaway return home if the minor has a safe place to live?
The parents can request the police to return the runaway to their home.
Is it illegal for a 15 year old to runaway in Georgia?
I don't think it is ILLEGAL to run away in any state. - - - - - - - - Yes. In Georgia, a child under 18 may not leave their parents' home without permission. If they do, they will be considered a runaway, and eventually picked up by the police. The police will either take the child into custody or return him/her to the parents. The child will also face juvenile charges in Juvenile court.
Is it illegal to run away at eighteen with somebody who is sixteen Is it considered kidnapping. In New York?
Aiding a runaway will land you in prison and if you actually help her it can be kidnapping. You are 18 and can do w/e you want but the minor can not and since you know what they are doing you are obligated to call the police.
Can you call cps to bring your 15 year old daughter home?
CPS stands for child protective services, and it is the organization that will get involved if a child is being abused or neglected. If a child has runaway, you would call the police to have her picked up and returned.
Can you be charged with harboring a runaway if the other person was never filed as a runaway?
Technically, you cannot be charged with harboring a runaway if the person has not been classifed as a runaway. However, if the person is found in your possession and they have no reason to be with you, then the police have every reason to question you.
