Juvenile Curfew

§ 132.13 Curfew

(A) No child under the age of 18 years shall be abroad on the streets, sidewalks or other public places of the city between the following hours (local time):

  • 11 p.m. Sunday to 5 a.m. Monday
  • 11 p.m. Monday to 5 a.m. Tuesday
  • 11 p.m. Tuesday to 5 a.m. Wednesday
  • 11 p.m. Wednesday to 5 a.m. Thursday
  • 11 p.m. Thursday to 5 a.m. Friday
  • 11:59 p.m. Friday to 5 a.m. Saturday
  • 11:59 p.m. Saturday to 5 a.m. Sunday

Unless such child is accompanied by his or her parent, guardian, custodian or other responsible person 21 years of age or older having the permission of the parent, guardian or custodian to have such child abroad during such hours.

(B) No person, being the parent, guardian or otherwise legally responsible for the care, control or custody of a child under the age of 18 years, shall permit or neglectfully allow a child under the age of 18 years to be abroad on the streets, sidewalks or other public places of the city between the hours of:

  • 11 p.m. Sunday to 5 a.m. Monday
  • 11 p.m. Monday to 5 a.m. Tuesday
  • 11 p.m. Tuesday to 5 a.m. Wednesday
  • 11 p.m. Wednesday to 5 a.m. Thursday
  • 11 p.m. Thursday to 5 a.m. Friday
  • 11:59 p.m. Friday to 5 a.m. Saturday
  • 11:59 p.m. Saturday to 5 a.m. Sunday

Unless such person personally accompanies such minor or provides that a responsible person 21 years of age or older accompanies such minor.

(C) It shall be an affirmative defense to a violation of division (A) or (B) of this section if the

Child under the age of 18 years was going to or coming from lawful employment or a religious service or religious function or was abroad on the streets, sidewalks or other public places of the city due to an emergency requiring him to be there.

(D) Whoever violates this section is guilty of a minor misdemeanor.

('65 Code, § 509.08) (Ord. 41-87, passed 6-2-87)