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An adult cannot "run away" in the sense of the meaning. There is no law against an adult simply packing up and leaving home - never to be heard from again. Just don't file a false police report.

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How old do you have to be to leave home and not be considered a runaway in Tennessee?

In Tennessee, a person must be at least 18 years old to legally leave home without being considered a runaway unless they are emancipated by the court. Anyone under 18 who leaves home without parental permission can be reported as a runaway.


What age can a person in Louisiana leave home and not be considered a runaway?

In Louisiana, a person can leave home without being considered a runaway once they reach the age of 18. Until then, they are under their parents' legal guardianship and can be reported as a runaway if they leave home without permission. So, buckle up and wait until you hit that magical age before you make a run for it!


What is the age where a child in Texas won't be considered a runaway?

In Texas, a child is no longer considered a runaway at the age of 17. Once a child turns 17, they are legally considered an adult and are free to come and go as they please without being classified as a runaway.


What is the age the child can leave the home in new york and not be considered a runaway?

It's considered running away if your parents are not aware of your wherabouts. I think if you just wander out the door after about your sixteenth birthday they'll assume you can take care of yourself. I don't think you are actually legally allowed to move out until you are legally an adult though: eighteen. I'm not sure if you are talking about moving out or just wandering off . . . please clarify.


Can a runaway to Florida be forced to go back home?

If the runaway is a minor, laws vary by state and typically require them to return home unless they have been legally emancipated. If the runaway is brought back to their home state, authorities may be involved to ensure their safety and well-being. It's important to seek legal advice in these situations.

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Are you a runaway in Alabama at 18?

No, you are legally an adult and can live where you want.


Can you be held criminally responsible for not reporting your 18 year old a runaway?

He is not a runaway at 18, he is legally an adult.


If you run away when your 17 what are the consequences?

If you are not legally an adult in your home state and haven't been legally emancipated, you will be returned. If you become a "chronic runaway" you can be treated as incorrigible and turned over to the juvie authorities.


How old do you have to be to leave home and not be considered a runaway in Tennessee?

In Tennessee, a person must be at least 18 years old to legally leave home without being considered a runaway unless they are emancipated by the court. Anyone under 18 who leaves home without parental permission can be reported as a runaway.


What happens if you leave your home before the age your suppose to?

If you leave your home before you are legally allowed to you can be forced to go back and filled as a runaway If you leave your home before you are legally allowed to you can be forced to go back and filled as a runaway


What age can a person in Louisiana leave home and not be considered a runaway?

In Louisiana, a person can leave home without being considered a runaway once they reach the age of 18. Until then, they are under their parents' legal guardianship and can be reported as a runaway if they leave home without permission. So, buckle up and wait until you hit that magical age before you make a run for it!


Can a 16 year old and a 17 year old run away legally in the state of Massachusetts or can their parents do something to bring them back home?

No you can't runaway I believe. You are not considered a true adult to be on your own.


What is the age where a child in Texas won't be considered a runaway?

In Texas, a child is no longer considered a runaway at the age of 17. Once a child turns 17, they are legally considered an adult and are free to come and go as they please without being classified as a runaway.


What do you do if your 17 yr old moves out and an adult is harbouring him?

If he's not allowed to legally where you live due to his age or if you have not given permission if needed, you report him as a runaway. It's illegal to harbor a runaway and then the police can go and get him. Or you tell the adult that what they are doing is illegal so maybe then they kick him out.


Can the cops make you go home if you runaway at age 17?

Yes because you are not a legal adult


What is the age the child can leave the home in new york and not be considered a runaway?

It's considered running away if your parents are not aware of your wherabouts. I think if you just wander out the door after about your sixteenth birthday they'll assume you can take care of yourself. I don't think you are actually legally allowed to move out until you are legally an adult though: eighteen. I'm not sure if you are talking about moving out or just wandering off . . . please clarify.


Can a runaway to Florida be forced to go back home?

If the runaway is a minor, laws vary by state and typically require them to return home unless they have been legally emancipated. If the runaway is brought back to their home state, authorities may be involved to ensure their safety and well-being. It's important to seek legal advice in these situations.