In New York, if a 16-year-old has run away from home, the police may bring them back only if there is a court order or a report of abuse or neglect. Otherwise, they generally do not have the authority to force a 16-year-old to move back home against their will.
Yes, in Texas, if you are a minor who is 17 years old, the police can take you back home if they believe you are in danger or at risk. Texas law considers 17-year-olds as minors and subject to parental control.
Police in Missouri may detain a runaway 17-year-old and return them to their parents or legal guardians if they are found, as the legal age of majority in Missouri is 18. However, the specific actions taken by law enforcement may vary depending on the circumstances and the policies of the local police department.
Yes, in Arkansas, a minor who runs away from home can be taken into custody by law enforcement and returned to their parents or legal guardian. This is done to ensure the safety and well-being of the minor.
In most places, a 16-year-old cannot legally leave home without parental permission. If the parents report the child missing, the authorities may intervene to ensure their safety and well-being, which could involve returning the child home. Ultimately, the laws regarding this situation can vary by jurisdiction.
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if they have you in custody, yes they can
Maybe not a police officer but the Childrens Services may.
No, you are emancipated at 18.
Yes, in Texas, if you are a minor who is 17 years old, the police can take you back home if they believe you are in danger or at risk. Texas law considers 17-year-olds as minors and subject to parental control.
Well, it all depends, at 16 until you're 18, everything is parental consent. You can live with your sister, but if your parents want you home, you have to come home, if you refuse, the police can force you back home. -Katelyn
Generally, police have no authority to force someone go home. Exceptions include: Juvenile is a reported runaway (return to parent/guardian); Juvenile is absent from school (truancy).
Yes, you can. Georgia is a strange state. You cannot be kicked out until the age of majority (18), but a child can leave at age 17, and the police will not force the child back home or treat him/her as a runaway.
If you live in a state where the legal age is 18, the police can bring you back home.
Yes, In New Zealand if you 16 and you run away from home, the police will force you home because you are a minor.
i donmt think so... maybe
since you are 18 and going to live with a fiance, then i dobt the police will make you come back home with your parents. since you are 18 and going to live with a fiance, then i dobt the police will make you come back home with your parents.
No. The police return her home, rather she wanted to return or not; a minor does not get to decide where she lives--her parents decide that.