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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.

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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.


In Missouri an individual may leave home at 17 and not be considered a runaway but if they move to another state where the age is 18 are they now considered a runaway?

Yes, if an individual moves to a state where the legal age of majority is 18 and they are under 18, they may be considered a runaway if they leave home without parental permission. Each state has its own laws regarding the legal age of majority and runaway status.


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.


If you move out at 17 without parental consent what happens?

If you move out at 17 without parental consent, you can be reported as a runaway. Depending on the laws in your area, you may be required to return home or could face legal consequences. It is important to understand the legal implications of leaving home at a young age.


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!

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Are you considered a runaway if you leave California to Texas at 17?

No, at the age of 17 you can leave Texas for California and not be considered a runaway. However, if you have not graduated school at the age of 17 and do not enroll in another state you can get in trouble.


What happens if you come back when you are 18 after you are deemed a runaway when you were 17?

They don't have to let you in once you reach the age of 18.


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.


In Missouri an individual may leave home at 17 and not be considered a runaway but if they move to another state where the age is 18 are they now considered a runaway?

Yes, if an individual moves to a state where the legal age of majority is 18 and they are under 18, they may be considered a runaway if they leave home without parental permission. Each state has its own laws regarding the legal age of majority and runaway status.


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


Will you get in legal trouble if you runaway at age 17 in Virginia?

You can be returned home at age 17. If it is unsafe, they can put you into foster care. The state takes a dim view on minors living alone and unsupervised.


If you are a runaway from Nebraska at 17 and the legal age there is 19 and you live in a different state where the legal age is 18 and you turn 18 can you still get in trouble if caught here?

no not at all


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.


Can you legally move out at the age of seventeen in the state of Georgia?

Yes, you can. Georgia is a strange state. You cannot be kicked out until the age of majority (18), but a child can leave at age 17, and the police will not force the child back home or treat him/her as a runaway.


At what age can you move out of your parents' house and not be considered a runaway in Florida?

Florida's age of majority is 18. The state does have early emancipation laws. One of the requirements that is needed for early emancipation is the consent of the minor's parent(s) or legal guardian. Florida Code... "Disability of Non-Age Minor Removed", Title XLIII, Section 743.015.


Can a seventeen year old not be considered a runaway if they make it out of the state?

No, if the 17 year old isn't where their parents expect them to be, they are a runaway.


Can you move out of your parents house at 17 without being reported as a runaway?

Depends on which state you live as the laws vary on this matter from state to state. If the law states age 18, then yes, you could be reported as a runaway. Under the strict interpretation of the law, no. Until you reach the age of 18 in most states, some of them vary, your parents are responsible for you and that includes determining where you live.</