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.
Yes, even if parents know your whereabouts, you can still be considered a runaway if you leave home without their permission, especially if you are a minor. Being a runaway is not only about physical location, but also about leaving home without the legal guardian's consent.
In Mississippi, the legal age for a child to leave home without being considered a runaway is 21. However, if a minor leaves home before that age, they may still be subject to laws regarding parental responsibility and the duty to provide support. It is recommended to seek legal advice if you are considering leaving home as a minor.
Since seventeen is still considered being a minor, if caught, the police will return you back to your parents. Once a person is of eighteen, if they run away, then they are considered an adult and able to fend for themselves.
Technically, if a 16-year-old is with a noncustodial parent without the custodial parent's permission, it could still be considered running away. However, legal definitions may vary depending on the specific circumstances and jurisdiction. It's advisable to contact local law enforcement or a legal professional for guidance on how to address this situation.
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.
Yes, even if parents know your whereabouts, you can still be considered a runaway if you leave home without their permission, especially if you are a minor. Being a runaway is not only about physical location, but also about leaving home without the legal guardian's consent.
yes you can be because you are not 18 and 17 is still consider as a minor
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If you live in the US... No, because at 17 they are still a minor and therefore still a runaway.
You are only an adult if you are 18 or have gone through legal emancipation procedures.
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Even at 17, you would still be considered a minor. If you are with a 19 year old, (not a minor) he could be arrested and convicted of kidnapping a minor, and a slew of other allogations could come up.
A 17-year-old is a minor and therefore does not get to choose where they live. Ever heard of the Becca Law? It was passed in WA after a teenage runaway was murdered. It basically gave parents more 'power' in dealing with runaway/disobedient/truant children. You would be considered a runaway and you would be returned home.
In Mississippi, the legal age for a child to leave home without being considered a runaway is 21. However, if a minor leaves home before that age, they may still be subject to laws regarding parental responsibility and the duty to provide support. It is recommended to seek legal advice if you are considering leaving home as a minor.
Very much yes. At 16 she is a minor and still the responsibility of her parents. Anyone who helps her is also in trouble for helping a runaway.
Yes, you're still a minor. Being pregnant/having a child does not emancipate a minor.
In accordance to Illinois law, no. As a 17-year-old, she would still be considered a minor, and couldn't move in with you without the consent of both her parents and yours (This is assuming you are a minor as well. If not, only her parents's consent is needed).