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* The legal age of majority for the state is 18 for both genders; RSMO 660.400(1) "Adult" any individual over the age of 18 years. RSMO 211.021 Juvenile Code, cites a person of the age of 17 as being an "adult" for the purpose of criminal prosecution. Like most states Missouri has so many laws designating what constitutes a person being an adult and/or of legal age and under what circumstances that even authorities become confused and conflicted. To further add to the confusion created by the legal age of majority as opposed to juvenile code "adult" definition, is the legal age for consensual sex which is 17 (both genders); to buy and consume alcohol which is 21; the age at which child support can be terminated which is anywhere between 18 and 22 years; the AMBER Alert age designations for absentee minors, missing children, abducted children etc; the age at which a person can legally gamble which is 18 unless it is Bingo and then it is 16 if accompanied by an adult. Believe it or not these are only a few of laws designating when a person is legally an adult and/or can legally enter into specified actions.
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Are you considered a legal adult at the age of 17 in the state of louisiana?
No. You're not considered a legal adult at 17 in any state (although you can be tried as an adult if you commit a crime). The magic age is 18.
Child emancipation of a 19 year old in New York State?
New York has set the age of majority at 18. There is no need to file for emancipation at 19. You are considered an adult.
What is the legal age to be considered an adult in the State of Florida?
Eighteen18.
What is Legal age to be considered an adult NY?
17 is the legal age to be considered an adult.
What the age for female to be considered an adult in the US?
you are considered a adult when you are 18
What is the legal age to be considered an adult in the state of MS?
The age that your considered an adult in the state of Mississippi is 21.
Are you considered an adult if you are pregnant at age 16 in Missouri?
Being pregnant has NOTHING to do with being an adult. The age of majority is set by the state legislature, which passes laws for your state. At age 16 you are NOT considered an adult.
Are you considered a legal adult at the age of 17 in the state of louisiana?
No. You're not considered a legal adult at 17 in any state (although you can be tried as an adult if you commit a crime). The magic age is 18.
When are you considered an adult in the state of North Dakota?
At age 18
Are you considered an adult at the age of 17 in the state of california?
No, at 18.
What is the legal age to be considered an adult in the State of Florida?
Eighteen18.
Child emancipation of a 19 year old in New York State?
New York has set the age of majority at 18. There is no need to file for emancipation at 19. You are considered an adult.
In New York State are Parents responsible in a Civil Action for their children over the age of 18?
no because if you are 18 you are considered an adult & can make your own decisions.
What age must you be to be considered an adult?
The age can vary by state, but in most places the age is 18 years of age.
At what age are you considered an adult in Brazil?
what age are you considered a adult in brazil
When are you legally an adult in New York State?
At the same age as every other U.S. state: 18.
When are you legally considered an adult in the state of Texas?
The age of majority in TX is 18.
