Florida § 787.035 - Sheltering unmarried minors; aiding unmarried minor runaways; violations.
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§ 787.035. Sheltering unmarried minors; aiding unmarried minor runaways; violations.
(1)(a) A person who is not an authorized agent of the Department of Juvenile Justice or the Department of Children and Families may not knowingly shelter an unmarried minor for more than 24 hours without the consent of the minor’s parent or guardian or without notifying a law enforcement officer of the minor’s name and the fact that the minor is being provided shelter. (b) A person may not knowingly provide aid to an unmarried minor who has run away from home without first contacting the minor’s parent or guardian or notifying a law enforcement officer. The aid prohibited under this paragraph includes assisting the minor in obtaining shelter, such as hotel lodgings. (2) A person who violates this section commits a misdemeanor of the first degree, punishable as provided in s. 775.082 or s. 775.083.
Source: official Florida text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Florida § 787.035
What does Florida Statutes § 787.035 cover?
Section 787.035 ("Sheltering unmarried minors; aiding unmarried minor runaways; violations.") is part of the Florida Statutes, the codified statutory law of Florida. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite Florida § 787.035?
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Is this the official text of Florida law?
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How does Florida § 787.035 apply to my situation?
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