Can a juvenile file a police report without a parent present?

If a juvenile is a victim of a crime, can he/she go to a police dept. and file a report without a parent? - Is this your question? Add additional information
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Howard Woodley Bailey

Howard Woodley Bailey

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Any person can report a crime. Depending on the age of the person (under 18) the police will want the involvement of the parents or guardian as soon as possible. The juvenile officer or unit the police will be involved, and probably DYFS if the parents/guardian cannot be located. Good luck.

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