Will the State Pursue a 17-Year-Old Runaway

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My question involves juvenile law in the State of: Idaho
I have researched quite a bit on the emancipation laws and now know there is no such thing as emancipation in Idaho. I would just like to know if the state of Idaho will pursue a minor if he/she is 17 years old, has a steady job and feels the home situation is no longer suitable and safe for his/her mental health. In my opinion at this point moving out will help my relationship with my family because at this point nothing else can really hurt it anymore than it already is hurting. I am not wishing to run off with my highschool boyfriend or drop out of school I just feel I would be better suited out of the house at this point. I pay more for my family's bills then my own. Any suggestions?

[Dogmatique]

Where would you be living exactly?

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I have a few different friends who volunteered to let me move in. I have a stable job that I secured with my store manager to make sure I would be able to keep that job and keep my hours to pay for everything due to the current situation as well.

[Dogmatique]

Be prepared for criminal charges against anyone who harbors you as a runaway.

[Mr. Knowitall]

If somebody takes you in, and they don't want to face criminal charges, they're going to have to let your parents and/or law enforcement know where you are.

(1) A person who knowingly or intentionally provides housing or other accommodations to a child seventeen (17) years of age or younger without the authority of: (a) the custodial parent or guardian of the child; (b) the state of Idaho or a political subdivision thereof; or (c) the one having legal custody of the child shall be guilty of a misdemeanor. Nothing contained in this section shall be construed to prevent the lawful detention of a minor child or the rendering of emergency aid or assistance to a minor child. It shall be an affirmative defense to the provisions of this section that the person providing housing or other accommodations to the child has notified the custodial parent or guardian or the county sheriff or city police of the child's whereabouts. It shall also be an affirmative defense to the provisions of this section that the person providing housing or other accommodations to the child notices reasonable evidence that the child has been abused by the custodial parent or guardian.

(2) A person convicted of a violation of the provisions of this section shall be punished by imprisonment for a period not in excess of six (6) months, a fine not in excess of five thousand dollars ($5,000) or by both such fine and imprisonment. Additionally, any real property utilized in violation of the provisions of this section may be declared a public nuisance pursuant to chapter 1, title 52, Idaho Code.

Idaho's juvenile courts have jurisdiction over 17-year-olds, so they can take action against 17-year-old runaways.

If you want to move out, I suggest convincing your parents to give you permission.