What is the name of your state? I am reported as a runaway in California but I have come to North Carolina. I am 4 months away from being 18 and about 5/6 months ago my mother kicked me out of the house and I went to live with my 24 yr old boyfriend. In fear of her government aide being withheld she told me to come home or be reported as a runaway about a 2 months ago. I flew to stay with my boyfriends parents and now the local police in the city my mother lives in california are calling asking for information about me. My mother has called the house as well. Can his parents be prosecuted for letting me stay here? Is it possible to go to trail and be emancipated before I turn 18 with my mother's cooperation? If I call her is it probable the phone call could be traced and used to find me? If I decide to go back to California will I be arrested or fined? I am very confused on what laws to even try to find, California or North Carolina. I would greatly appreciate any advice I could get here. 