What if my child runs away from home? What steps can be taken to assist with his/her return?
When a child has been gone from home 72 hours within a twelve month period, the parent/guardian may file a complaint of habitual runaway with the office of the CDW. It is important to note that the 72 hours need not be consecutive. A custody order will then be completed by the CDW and signed by a District Court Judge. The order instructs law enforcement that the child is an habitual runaway who needs to be taken into custody.
