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A runaway at seventeen in Texas?

In Texas, a runaway at 17 is considered a minor. It is important to contact local law enforcement to report a runaway and seek assistance. Additionally, reaching out to family, friends, or social service agencies for support and resources can help ensure the safety and well-being of the runaway.


If you are 17 and live in new york but runaway to WA can you still be considered a runaway if there legal age is 17?

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.


What is the legal age to move out of your legal guardians house in Ga?

Georgia is a very unique situation. A child cannot be kicked out until the age of majority (18), but that child cannot be charged as a runaway or forced to return at age 17.


Is 17 years old still considered a minor in Illinois if they left home would they be considered a runaway?

Yes, a 17-year-old is still considered a minor in Illinois. If they leave home without parental consent, they could be considered a runaway under Illinois law. Parents or guardians can file a runaway report with the police, which could lead to the minor being taken into custody until they are returned home.


What if a 17 year old runaway was found in ga?

If a 17 year old ranaway was found in Ga, the runaway would be returned home. A minor child belongs at home until they are of age. The exception to this is if the child has legally granted the right to live on their own by the courts.

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How can you leave home at 17 in Georgia if your parents want let you?

your parents can kick you out at age 18, but you are able in Georgia to leave your home at age 17, with out getting charged of anything or be considered a runaway. Its because of the loop hole in Georgia laws and Georgia only


If you are 17 and live in new york but runaway to S.C can you still be considered a runaway if there legal age is 17?

yes


Can you runaway at seventeen and not be filed as a runaway?

yes you can be because you are not 18 and 17 is still consider as a minor


If your 17 and move out in Texas then move somewere other than Texas can you be charged as a runaway?

yes ]:


In the State of Georgia can a minor legally move out of their parents' home if they will be 18 years old in 2 months and have graduated high school?

well...your parents cant kick you out until you are 18 yrs old, but you can legally leave your home at age 17 and not be charged with anything, or be considered a runaway. This is because of the loop hole in Georgia law


What happens if a 17 year old in California leaves his home without parental consent?

He can be reported and charged as a runaway.


Will all charges be dropped on a sixteen year old runaway when she turns seventeen?

If you live in the US... No, because at 17 they are still a minor and therefore still a runaway.


If a 17 year old is kicked out and you took her in can the parents charge you for harboring a runaway?

You could be charged with "non coustodial interferance"


Your daughter is a runaway at 17 you live in NH can you be charged with harboring?

You could but since she's seventeen, most likely they won't.


What actions will be taken by the state of if a 17 year old refuses to return home?

Depends on the state. You can be reported as a runaway and the police will bring you back. Anyone who have helped you can be charged with aiding a runaway.


A runaway at seventeen in Texas?

In Texas, a runaway at 17 is considered a minor. It is important to contact local law enforcement to report a runaway and seek assistance. Additionally, reaching out to family, friends, or social service agencies for support and resources can help ensure the safety and well-being of the runaway.


Can to 16 year friends move out without parent consent with a job and looking at a stable apartment in the state of Georgia?

If you leave without consent, you could be charged with being a runaway. Wait until you turn 17. At 17, you can leave without consent, but you cannot be forced to leave until age 18.