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is it illegal/against the law to help a runaway by allowing them in your home in California?

[ccsmod7]

Hello there, thanks for reaching out.

There is a charged called "harboring a runaway" if you are a legal adult and you let a runaway stay with you. We are not legal experts but we can speak in general terms. Harboring a runaway is usually a misdemeanor offense. Typically, the youth would need to be found at an adult's house by police after being reported as a runaway. The adult needs to be fully aware that the youth is a runaway for the youth's guardian to attempt to press harboring charges.

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Best of luck,

NRS