1980 House Bill 3596. An Act Authorizing The Justice, Clerk-Magistrate, Assistant Clerk-Magistrate Or Assistant Clerk Of The District Court Department And The Juvenile Courts Of Boston, Worcester, Springfield And Bristol County To Order The Issuance Of A Warrant At The Application Stage Of A Petition For A Child In Need Of Services Where Such Child Is Alleged To Be A Runaway, One Who Persistently Runs From The Home Of His Parent Or Legal Guardian.