Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police are strictly enforcing Charlotte-Mecklenburg's Youth Protection Ordinance (aka) curfew this summer. The curfew is for kids/teens under the age of 16. The curfew is valid in both the City of Charlotte and unincorporated Mecklenburg County. (More Info)
* Curfew Hours *
Sunday to Thursday: 11:00pm - 6:00am
Friday & Saturday: 12:01am - 6:00am
* Restricted Areas *
Any public place or any place that is generally open to and used by the public; streets, sidewalks, highways, alleys, public vehicular areas and parking lots, transportation facilities, theaters, restaurants, schools and school grounds, playgrounds, parks, and other common areas open to or accessible to the public.
* Offenses *
(1) A juvenile commits an offense by being present in or remaining in any public place or on the premises of any establishment within the city during the restricted hours.
(2) A parent or guardian of a juvenile commits an offense if he/she knowingly permits or allows the juvenile to remain in any public place during the restricted hours.
(3) The owner, operator, or an employee of an establishment commits an offense if he/she knowingly allows a juvenile to remain upon the premises of the establishment during the restricted hours.
(4) It is a violation of the ordinance for any person 16 years of age or older to aid or abet a juvenile in being present or remaining in a public place within the city during the restricted hours.
(5) It is a violation of the ordinance for a parent or guardian to refuse to take custody during the restricted hours. (Certain exceptions exist for juveniles in a public place during the restricted hours which are set out in the ordinance.)
* Penalties *
(1) A juvenile who violates any provision of the ordinance is subject to being adjudicated delinquent.
(2) Any parent/guardian or other person who violates the ordinance shall be guilty of a misdemeanor.
