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What age can you legally move out in Maryland and what age are you not considered a runaway and the police can't bring you back home?

In Maryland, you must be 18 years old to legally move out without parental permission. If you are under 18, you are considered a runaway, and the police can bring you back home until you reach the age of majority.


What are Indiana's child runaway laws?

In Indiana, a child under the age of 18 who leaves home without parental consent is considered a runaway. Law enforcement may take the runaway child into custody and return them to their parents or legal guardian. Parents can also file a runaway report with the police to help locate their child. Indiana's child runaway laws aim to ensure the safety and well-being of minors who have left home without permission.


If you run away from home at sixteen in the state of Arkansas does that give the police legal rights to track you down and bring you back to your parents?

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.


What are your legal rights when your teen does not come home?

Report them as runaway's and the police will look for them and bring them back if they find them. If they have stayed with someone and that person/family has tried to protect them and not sent them home, they can be charged for harboring 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.

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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.


What age can you legally move out in Maryland and what age are you not considered a runaway and the police can't bring you back home?

In Maryland, you must be 18 years old to legally move out without parental permission. If you are under 18, you are considered a runaway, and the police can bring you back home until you reach the age of majority.


If you runaway to Hawaii can they bring you back?

If you are a minor, they can bring you back. Plus, it is expensive over there.


How old do kids have to be to move to the other parents house?

17 in certain states, or most to my knowledge. Technically they can bring you back, but they cannot report you as a runaway so the police have no right to bring you home.


Can your daughter just leve home at age of 16?

Only with parental consent if you live in the US. Otherwise she will be a runaway and you can report her so the police look for her and bring her back.


What happens if you runaway at age 14 in Missouri?

The police will bring you back home and your parents will not trust you for the longest time. Running away from your problems is not the way to deal with it. Everyone who helps you risk being charged with aiding a runaway which means prison.


Can the police take you back to your house if you move out without your parents consent in the state of ct?

Yes of course, you are a runaway.


What are Indiana's child runaway laws?

In Indiana, a child under the age of 18 who leaves home without parental consent is considered a runaway. Law enforcement may take the runaway child into custody and return them to their parents or legal guardian. Parents can also file a runaway report with the police to help locate their child. Indiana's child runaway laws aim to ensure the safety and well-being of minors who have left home without permission.


Fifteen year old son left 2 days ago but we have no idea where he is staying what can we do to get him back?

Contact the police and report him as a "Runaway."


What can parents do in the state of Mississippi if their 16 year old child moves out?

A minor can not move out without your permission or by being emancipated by the court so you can report him as a runaway and have the police assist you to get him back. Anyone helping a runaway will be committing a crime.


What are parents right when a sixteen year old refuses to go home?

You have the right to make them go back, by police force if necessary. The place or people he is living with is otherwise housing a runaway which is illegal. In most states you have to be of legal age (usually 18) until moving out but I don't know what state you are in. A minor has no right to decide where to live.


If you're a sixteen year old girl living in British Columbia Canada and you move out of your parent's home can they call the police to find you and bring you back?

They can but the police will ask you if it is safe to tell your parents your whereabouts. If you think it is unsafe, they'll take you to a relative's or a friend's house. If matters are very serious, emancipation or child care services can be considered.