Teen Runaway Legal Steps
Summary
In California, if a 15-year-old refuses to come home, parents should report them as a runaway to local law enforcement. Not reporting isnt criminally liable, but its crucial for the childs safety. Violating a protection order, even without violence, can lead to legal penalties for both parties. To dismiss a protection order, file a request with the court. Access court records online or through the court clerk if you lack a copy.Full Conversation
Could a parent be held liable if they don't report it to police?
In California, a parent generally isn't held criminally liable for not reporting a runaway child. However, it's essential to report to local law enforcement to ensure the child's safety and well-being. This also helps the authorities in case any legal issues arise later.
Is there any particular reason you're considering not reporting it?
Is there any particular reason you're considering not reporting it?
The child is so adamant about getting their way they are making up lies to sabotage the current living situation if they can't stay and live with their boyfriend like they want
It sounds like a challenging situation. You might want to consider the following options:
- Contact a family law attorney for advice.
- Explore family counseling or mediation to address underlying issues.
- Contact local child welfare services for assistance and guidance.
Would you like more information on family law attorneys in your area?
- Contact a family law attorney for advice.
- Explore family counseling or mediation to address underlying issues.
- Contact local child welfare services for assistance and guidance.
Would you like more information on family law attorneys in your area?
If their is a protection order on a couple and they get caught living together are there any legal penalties if everything is fine and no violence or altercations going on in California?
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If there is a protection order in place and the couple is found living together, they can face legal penalties, even if there is no violence or altercations. Violating a protection order is itself a violation of the law. Penalties can include fines, arrest, or other legal consequences.
Would you like more information on how to address this situation legally?
If there is a protection order in place and the couple is found living together, they can face legal penalties, even if there is no violence or altercations. Violating a protection order is itself a violation of the law. Penalties can include fines, arrest, or other legal consequences.
Would you like more information on how to address this situation legally?
Yes please and does that go for both parties involved or just the one the protection order is on?
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In California, violating a protection order can result in legal consequences for both parties involved, not just the one the order is against. Penalties may include arrest, fines, or other legal repercussions.
Is there a particular aspect of this situation you need more information on?
In California, violating a protection order can result in legal consequences for both parties involved, not just the one the order is against. Penalties may include arrest, fines, or other legal repercussions.
Is there a particular aspect of this situation you need more information on?
How does one go about dropping a protection order in California? And is there any other legal way to get around it or have it considered void?
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To drop a protection order in California, follow these steps:
- The person who requested the order must file a request to dismiss the order with the court.
- A judge will review the request, and a hearing may be set.
- Both parties must attend the hearing, where the judge will decide whether to drop or modify the order.
Do you need information on locating the court to file this request?
To drop a protection order in California, follow these steps:
- The person who requested the order must file a request to dismiss the order with the court.
- A judge will review the request, and a hearing may be set.
- Both parties must attend the hearing, where the judge will decide whether to drop or modify the order.
Do you need information on locating the court to file this request?
What about if the judge put the protection order on?
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If the judge put the protection order on, you still need to file a request to dismiss or modify the order with the court. The judge will review the request, and a hearing may be set to determine whether the order should be changed.
Would you like more information on how to proceed with this request?
If the judge put the protection order on, you still need to file a request to dismiss or modify the order with the court. The judge will review the request, and a hearing may be set to determine whether the order should be changed.
Would you like more information on how to proceed with this request?
Yes and is there any way to look up the protection order if you font hàve. Cooy
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You can look up a protection order through the court where it was issued. If you don't have a copy, you can:
- Visit the court's website and search for case records.
- Contact the court clerk's office for assistance.
Would you like more guidance on how to access these records or proceed with your request to dismiss the protection order?
You can look up a protection order through the court where it was issued. If you don't have a copy, you can:
- Visit the court's website and search for case records.
- Contact the court clerk's office for assistance.
Would you like more guidance on how to access these records or proceed with your request to dismiss the protection order?