Curfew for Children Under 17

Chapter 210: OFFENSES, Section 210.1970 Curfew for Minors

It shall be unlawful for any minor under the age of eighteen (18) years to loiter, idle, wander or stroll, or to drive or ride in an automobile, play in or upon the public streets, private streets open to the public, highways, roads, alleys, parks, playgrounds or other public grounds, public places and public buildings, places of amusement and entertainment, vacant lots or other places within the City between the hours of 11:00 P.M. and 6:00 A.M. of the following day, official County time, except on Fridays and Saturdays when the hours shall be 12:00 Midnight to 6:00 A.M. of the following day, official County time; provided, however, that the provisions of this Section do not apply to a minor accompanied by his/her parent, guardian or other adult person having the care and custody of the minor, or where the minor is upon an emergency errand or legitimate business directed by his/her parent, guardian or other adult person having the care and custody of the minor.