If I’m planning to take a spring break trip out of state with my friend who is a minor, legally what should I do?
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If I’m planning to take a spring break trip out of state with my friend who is a minor, legally what should I do?
This trip would require driving across several state lines. I am 18 and my friend is 15. Would it be legal for me to drive them all the way there, with their parents’ consent of course. I would get letters from the parents stating that they give their consent, signed and dated showing they are aware of where we’ll be and for how long we’ll be gone. Also, my friend’s parents are divorced and the mom is the one that has custody, would i need both parents consent or just the mothers? If this is legal will i need anything else (such as a social security card for the minor)?
Asked on January 13, 2015 under Criminal Law, Indiana
Answers:
M.T.G., Member, New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 9 years ago | Contributor
I might think twice about this trip. Not because it is per se illegal - you are not traveling across state lines to do anything illicit. But because so much can hallen on a road trip and you could become liable for any injury or misfortune that could occur beucase you are a legal adult. That being said, consent is always a good idea and medical cards as well.
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