It depends on where you live.
In Virginia, grandparents can be held legally responsible for aiding a runaway 17-year-old if they are found to have knowingly assisted the minor in running away from home. This could potentially involve charges related to harboring a runaway or contributing to the delinquency of a minor, depending on the circumstances.
In Polk County, Florida, harboring a runaway minor may be considered a crime under Florida state law. Penalties can vary depending on the circumstances, but it is generally considered a misdemeanor offense. It is important to contact local authorities or legal counsel for guidance in such situations.
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.
In Wisconsin, the legal age of majority is 18. If a 17-year-old moves out without parental consent, they could be considered a runaway. The individual they move in with could be charged with the crime of harboring a runaway. It is best to seek legal advice in such situations.
In Maryland, it is illegal to harbor a runaway minor under 18 years old if you know they are under 18 and are evading their legal guardian's custody. This law is in place to protect the welfare and well-being of minors.
He could be charged with corruption of a minor and harboring a runaway, and possibly statutory rape if they're in a relationship.
Unsure of penalties but I can tell you that you are NOT doing the runaway, his or her family, nor yourself any good by taking that position. The best thing you could do is find out what exactly is going on in this teens life that makes staying at home so hard. If this 16 year old is not being beaten or molested in any way you need to contact the parents and do everything in your power to reunite them. Good luck
You could be charged with "non coustodial interferance"
Harboring a known runaway
It's still harboring a runaway or could be kidnapping. The 19yo would end up with serious legal consequences.
No, and in this situation the adult could be facing possible charges, such as harboring a runaway, contributing to the delinquency of a minor, custodial interference, etc.
Harboring a runaway, and/or parental abduction. see links
As long as the minor is a runaway you can get charged for harboring her. A 15yo may not choose where to live and is not allowed to leave without parental permission.
the 18 year old can be charged with statuary rape even if the girl consented it's the law and the state will lay the charges
In Virginia, grandparents can be held legally responsible for aiding a runaway 17-year-old if they are found to have knowingly assisted the minor in running away from home. This could potentially involve charges related to harboring a runaway or contributing to the delinquency of a minor, depending on the circumstances.
The minor can be taken back home by law enforcement and you can be charged with harboring a runaway.
In Polk County, Florida, harboring a runaway minor may be considered a crime under Florida state law. Penalties can vary depending on the circumstances, but it is generally considered a misdemeanor offense. It is important to contact local authorities or legal counsel for guidance in such situations.