Of course there is, you can't legally keep someone else's child. Here is the law.
, par. 10-6
Amends the Criminal Code of 1961. Makes a stylistic
change in the harboring a runaway statute.
LRB9010804RCks
LRB9010804RCks
1 AN ACT to amend the Criminal Code of 1961 by changing
2 Section 10-6.
3 Be it enacted by the People of the State of Illinois,
4 represented in the General Assembly:
5 Section 5. The Criminal Code of 1961 is amended by
6 changing Section 10-6 as follows:
7 (720 ILCS 5/10-6) (from Ch. 38, par. 10-6)
8 Sec. 10-6. Harboring a runaway. (a) A Any person, other
9 than an agency or association providing crisis intervention
10 services as defined in Section 3-5 of the Juvenile Court Act
11 of 1987, or an operator of a youth emergency shelter as
12 defined in Section 2.21 of the Child Care Act of 1969, who,
13 without the knowledge and consent of the minor's parent or
14 guardian, knowingly gives shelter to a minor, other than a
15 mature minor who has been emancipated under the Emancipation
16 of Mature Minors Act, for more than 48 hours without the
17 consent of the minor's parent or guardian, and without
18 notifying the local law enforcement authorities of the
19 minor's name and the fact that the minor is being provided
20 shelter commits the offense of harboring a runaway.
21 (b) Any person who commits the offense of harboring a
22 runaway is guilty of a Class A misdemeanor.
23 (Source: P.A. 86-278; 86-386.)
runaway laws vary from state to state. how ever, if you know the child is a runaway a report has most likely been filed. the child's family is looking for him and every effort to reunite him with his family should be made. I would seek the advice and support of your local law enforcement agaency.
Under Kansas Statutes, Sec. 21-3612.
(a) Contributing to a child's misconduct or deprivation is: (1) Causing or encouraging a child under 18 years of age to become or remain a child in need of care as defined by the revised Kansas code for care of children;
(2) causing or encouraging a child under 18 years of age to commit a traffic infraction or an act which, if committed by an adult, would be a misdemeanor or to violate the provisions of K.S.A. 41-727 or subsection (j) of K.S.A. 74-8810 and amendments thereto;
(3) failure to reveal, upon inquiry by a uniformed or properly identified law enforcement officer engaged in the performance of such officer's duty, any information one has regarding a runaway, with intent to aid the runaway in avoiding detection or apprehension;
(4) sheltering or concealing a runaway with intent to aid the runaway in avoiding detection or apprehension by law enforcement officers;
(5) causing or encouraging a child under 18 years of age to commit an act which, if committed by an adult, would be a felony; or
(6) causing or encouraging a child to violate the terms or conditions of the child's probation or conditional release pursuant to subsection (a)(1) of K.S.A. 2007 Supp. 38-2361, and amendments thereto. Contributing to a child's misconduct or deprivation as described in subsection (a)(1), (2), (3) or (6) is a class A nonperson misdemeanor. Contributing to a child's misconduct or deprivation as described in subsection (a)(4) is a severity level 8, person felony. Contributing to a child's misconduct or deprivation as described in subsection (a)(5) is a severity level 7, person felony.
(b) A person may be found guilty of contributing to a child's misconduct or deprivation even though no prosecution of the child whose misconduct or deprivation the defendant caused or encouraged has been commenced pursuant to the revised Kansas code for care of children, revised Kansas juvenile justice code or Kansas criminal code.
(c) As used in this section, "runaway" means a child under 18 years of age who is willfully and voluntarily absent from: (1) The child's home without the consent of the child's parent or other custodian; or
(2) a court ordered or designated placement, or a placement pursuant to court order, if the absence is without the consent of the person with whom the child is placed or, if the child is placed in a facility, without the consent of the person in charge of such facility or such person's designee. (d) This section shall be part of and supplemental to the Kansas criminal code.
Harboring a runaway in Michigan is a misdemeanor. This can lead to up to 1 year in jail and a 500 dollar fine.
In the state of Ohio, it is not legal to harbor a runaway. If you know of a runaway, you need to contact the police.
It is not considered a crime to harbor a runaway in the state of Massachusetts. It is in the works right now to change that though.
That is illegal in all US states as it makes you an accessory to the crime committed and you will be charged.
There is no law in the state of Maine, That will have you arrested for harboring a runaway.
Every state has different laws when it comes to harboring a runaway. Most states will give up to 1 year in jail and a 500 dollar fine.
Yes, there is such a law in Alaska - it is prosecuted under the Contributing to the Delinquency of a Minor statute, and is a criminal offense.
The charge is Unlawful harboring of a minor and you can read more in the link below.
In Canada, harboring a minor runaway is a gross misdemeanor. While the penalty can vary, someone convicted of this crime could spend up to one year in jail.
There is no law in the state of Maine, That will have you arrested for harboring a runaway.
Yes, it is illegal to harbor a runaway in Idaho. Harboring a runaway is considered a misdemeanor offense under Idaho law, and individuals who knowingly hide or provide assistance to a runaway minor may face legal consequences.
In Maryland, it is illegal to harbor a runaway minor under 18 years old if you know they are under 18 and are evading their legal guardian's custody. This law is in place to protect the welfare and well-being of minors.
Typically, charges for harboring a runaway require proof that the individual was indeed a runaway. If the person was never reported as a runaway to the authorities or officially filed as one, then it would be difficult for law enforcement to press charges of harboring a runaway. However, legal nuances can vary by jurisdiction, so it's best to consult with a lawyer for specific advice.
Yes, parents of a runaway can press charges against someone for harboring a runaway if they believe that person helped or knowingly allowed the runaway to stay away from home. Harboring a runaway is considered a crime in many jurisdictions.
Yes. There is actually a charge for it... It could be harboring 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.
In Iowa, harboring a runaway child is considered a simple misdemeanor, punishable by a fine of up to $625 or imprisonment for up to 30 days. Penalties may vary based on the circumstances of the case and any prior offenses.
Every state has different laws when it comes to harboring a runaway. Most states will give up to 1 year in jail and a 500 dollar fine.
Yes, there is such a law in Alaska - it is prosecuted under the Contributing to the Delinquency of a Minor statute, and is a criminal offense.
It's still harboring a runaway or could be kidnapping. The 19yo would end up with serious legal consequences.
Harboring a known runaway