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Garfield's Curfew Laws: The Rules That Matter

By CityRuleLookup Editorial Team

Every city handles curfew laws a little differently. In Garfield, New Jersey, 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

Garfield's Chapter 119 curfew, adopted by Ordinance 3015 in 2023, prohibits minors from being in public places between 10 p.m. and 6 a.m. Sunday through Thursday and between midnight and 6 a.m. Friday and Saturday.

Key details: Sun-Thu hours: 10:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m.. Fri-Sat hours: Midnight to 6:00 a.m.. Code chapter: Chapter 119. Adopting ordinance: No. 3015 (Nov. 2023).

Minors in public during curfew hours without a recognized exception can be detained and released to a parent. Parents who knowingly permit violations may face penalties as set out in Chapter 119.

Park Curfew

Garfield's park regulations prohibit loitering in any city park more than one-half hour after sunset and bar new games or events from starting after 9:30 p.m., with no inning or period beginning after 10:30 p.m.

Key details: Closing time: 1/2 hour after sunset. New activity cutoff: 9:30 p.m.. Inning/period cutoff: 10:30 p.m.. Trigger: Warning required first.

Remaining in a park more than 30 minutes past sunset after a warning, or starting a game or league activity after 9:30 p.m., are violations subject to fines under municipal court.

If you are coming from a city with tighter rules, you will find Garfield gives residents more flexibility on park curfew.

The Bottom Line

Garfield'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 Garfield is broadly strict or permissive.

All of the above reflects Garfield's municipal code as of our last review. If you need specifics on fines, exemptions, or filing requirements, the detailed ordinance pages linked above have the full breakdown.