Can I b charged with runaway at 17 5 mnths from being 18?

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2 months shy of 17

I am ready to leave my house when I turn 17. In Michigan, I have read that I can leave and not be classified as a runaway if I am 17 and in no danger, but I am not sure if it is true. I live in Wayne County and am about to be a senior in high school. Would police force me to come home?

-Kayla

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Hi there,

Thanks so much for reaching out. While we aren't legal experts, we also have heard from a variety of police departments in Michigan that they don't investigate runaway reports on 17 year olds. You can call us at 1-800-786-2929 to have us reach out to your non-emergency police department to verify this information, however.

Best,
NRS