They can be picked up by the authorities and returned home. If they don't stay, they can send them to foster care.
No, if the 17 year old isn't where their parents expect them to be, they are a runaway.
If the 17yo is a runaway, yes. It's illegal to help a runaway from home.
He is not a runaway at 18, he is legally an adult.
At 18 years old, the person is considered an adult and then not a runaway.
Sure, it is illegal in most states, though.
Of course it is!
extremely
Police search for him and Amber Alert is alerted. It would be the same thing if a 3 year old was declared a runaway.
If you leave home without your parents' permission you can be declared a runaway.
This makes her a runaway so report her to the police as such. Her boyfriend could be charged with aiding a runaway or kidnapping.
depends why you ran away and where you are.
He could be charged with corruption of a minor and harboring a runaway, and possibly statutory rape if they're in a relationship.