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Centennial's Curfew Laws: The Rules That Matter

By CityRuleLookup Editorial Team

Every city handles curfew laws a little differently. In Centennial, Colorado, there are 2 distinct rules that residents and property owners should be aware of. Some are stricter than what neighboring cities enforce, and others are more relaxed. Here is what you need to know.

Juvenile Curfew

Centennial makes it a strict-liability offense for anyone under 18 to be on a street, alley or public establishment after 11 p.m. on school nights, midnight on weekends, or before 5 a.m. any day, absent a parent or written consent.

Key details: Sun-Thu curfew: 11:00 p.m. to 5:00 a.m.. Fri/Sat/holiday eve: Midnight to 5:00 a.m.. Applies to: Under-18 juveniles. Parents also liable: Sec. 10-7-10(b).

Violating curfew is a minor offense punishable by the maximum fine under Section 1-4-10; the penalty assessment procedure of Section 16-2-201, C.R.S. may be used by any officer.

This is one of the stricter rules in Centennial's municipal code. If you are unsure whether your situation complies, it is worth checking with the city before proceeding.

Park Curfew

Centennial closes Centennial Center Park and Parker Jordan Centennial Open Space at hours the City Manager posts on-site; entering or staying past posted closing time without a permit is unlawful.

Key details: Authority to set hours: § 11-7-10(a)(1), City Manager. Closure offense: § 11-7-30(a)(3). Minimum fine: $50 per violation. Applies at: Centennial Center Park & Parker Jordan.

Entering or refusing to leave a posted-closed park is enforced under § 11-7-60, with fines starting at $50 to $100 per offense, and a mandatory court summons where injury or property damage is alleged.

The Bottom Line

Centennial's curfew laws rules are a mixed bag. Some areas are strict, others are relaxed, and the details matter. The best approach is to check the specific rule that applies to your situation rather than assuming Centennial is broadly strict or permissive.

Keep in mind that Centennial can amend these rules at any council meeting. For the most current version of any rule mentioned here, check the specific ordinance page, where we track updates as they happen.