Curfew Laws in Milton, WI

If you live in Milton or are thinking about moving there, curfew laws are one of those things you probably won't think about until they affect you directly. Milton has 2 specific rules on the books covering different aspects of curfew laws, and some of them might surprise you.

Juvenile Curfew

Milton, Wisconsin bars anyone under 16 from public streets after 10 p.m. on weeknights and 11 p.m. on weekends, and 16 and 17-year-olds after 11 p.m. weeknights and midnight weekends, under Section 50-114, unless an exception applies.

Key details: Governing section: Milton Code § 50-114. Under 16, weeknights: 10:00 p.m. to 5:00 a.m.. Under 16, weekends: 11:00 p.m. to 5:00 a.m.. 16-17, weeknights: 11:00 p.m. to 5:00 a.m.. 16-17, weekends: Midnight to 5:00 a.m..

A curfew violation under Section 50-114 draws a forfeiture of $25.00 for a first offense and $50.00 for a second or subsequent offense. Before issuing a citation, a peace officer must give the minor a chance to explain their presence, and no citation issues if the officer reasonably believes an exception applies. The police department may issue age certificates that serve as conclusive proof of age in curfew proceedings.

Park Curfew

Milton's public parks close nightly at 11:30 p.m. and reopen at 6:00 a.m.; the community house next to the parks stays open later, until 1:00 a.m. Anyone found in a city park during closed hours is treated as a trespasser and subject to a penalty under the parks chapter's penalty article.

Key details: Park hours: 6:00 a.m. to 11:30 p.m. daily. Community house hours: 6:00 a.m. to 1:00 a.m.. After-hours status: Trespasser under § 54-2. Chapter penalty article: § 54-91, cites general § 1-14 schedule. First-offense forfeiture: $50.00 to $500.00 plus costs.

Being present in a Milton city park after 11:30 p.m. or before 6:00 a.m. is treated as trespassing under § 54-2. Chapter 54's penalty article (§ 54-91) routes the violation to the Code's general forfeiture schedule (§ 1-14): $50.00 to $500.00 for a first offense, $100.00 to $1,000.00 for a repeat offense, plus costs.

The Bottom Line

Milton'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 Milton is broadly strict or permissive.

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