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What if Im 17 about to be 18 and I run away?
If your 17 and run away and are found when your 18 then (in most states) you will still be charged as a juvenile. The system is bascicly backwards, So if your near the age of 18(and still under it) you will be charged as an adult because a month or two will not change you and your decision.
What happens if your 17 and runaway?
The 17 year old runaways have the following legal options: Contact the local police or shelter to help them return home. The court may grant guardianship but the parents will still have to provide for the child. The child may ask for emancipation in an emancipation proceeding where they get to become adults.
When does a 17 year old run away from home?
This is because the law provides that juvenile courts only have power over juveniles under 17 years of age when they run away or desert home. However, the law requires parents to continue supporting the runaway 17 year old until they turn 18.
Is it a crime for a child to run away from home?
In most states, running away is not a crime; however, runaways and their parents or guardians can face legal consequences. Adults who encourage or hide runaways can be charged with a crime. Parents are legally responsible for caring for their minor children, even when the child is not living at home.
Can a parent force a runaway child back home?
In some states parents can force their runaway teenager to come back home. Parents remain responsible for caring for the runaway child until the child reaches 18 years of age or is emancipated. People that harbor runaway children may face arrest in many states.
What are the legal options for a 17 year old runaway?
The 17 year old runaways have the following legal options: The court may grant guardianship but the parents will still have to provide for the child The child may ask for emancipation in an emancipation proceeding where they get to become adults The court may become the child’s guardian in dependency proceedings