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Everett's Curfew Laws: The Rules That Matter

By CityRuleLookup Editorial Team

Every city handles curfew laws a little differently. In Everett, Washington, 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.

Park Curfew

Everett's park code sets uniform hours for every city park: open from six a.m. to dusk, defined as thirty minutes after sunset, under EMC 9.06.208(B). Anyone who knowingly enters or stays in a park after closing, absent a permit or department-run activity, commits criminal trespass in parks and faces up to $1,000 in fines and jail time.

Key details: Default hours: 6 a.m. to dusk (30 min after sunset). Per-park hours: Director may post different times. Penalty: Up to $1,000 fine, 90 days jail. First exclusion: Bars person 60 days. Repeat exclusion: Bars person 180 days.

Being present in a city park after dusk without a department activity or permit is misdemeanor trespass under EMC 9.06.208, punishable by a fine up to $1,000, up to 90 days in jail, or both under EMC 9.06.240. A person already served with an exclusion notice under EMC 9.06.235 who returns to an excluded park during the exclusion period faces the same misdemeanor charge, and a pending appeal of the exclusion is not a defense.

This is not one of those rules that cities tend to ignore. Everett actively enforces its park curfew requirements.

Juvenile Curfew

Everett bars minors under 18 from public streets, parks and other public places between 11:00 p.m. and 5:00 a.m., with exceptions for work, errands and supervised events.

Key details: Governing law: EMC Chapter 9.80. Curfew hours: 11:00 p.m.–5:00 a.m.. Age covered: Under 18. Max penalty: $250 civil infraction.

Civil infraction; monetary penalty up to $250 per offense (EMC 9.80.070), with community service available in lieu of payment.

The Bottom Line

Everett'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 Everett is broadly strict or permissive.

This guide is based on Everett's current municipal code. Local rules can and do change, so check the individual ordinance pages for the latest details, penalties, and FAQs.