Curfew Laws in West Allis, WI

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

Juvenile Curfew

West Allis bars minors under 17 from public places between 11 p.m. and 5 a.m. unless a parent, work, an emergency, or another listed exception applies.

Key details: Curfew hours: 11:00 p.m. to 5:00 a.m.. Covers: Anyone under 17. Enforced by: West Allis Police Department. Adjoining charge: Contributing to Curfew Violation.

Officers may detain a violating minor until a parent or guardian responds; the minor can be referred to juvenile authorities under Wis. Stat. ch. 48 or cited. Parents, vehicle owners/operators, and business operators who knowingly permit a violation are separately chargeable.

This is not one of those rules that cities tend to ignore. West Allis actively enforces its juvenile curfew requirements.

Park Curfew

West Allis parks close overnight: no one may enter or remain in a city park between 10 p.m. and 6 a.m. unless posted hours say otherwise or a park permit allows it, per § 11.13.

Key details: Default hours: 10 p.m.–6 a.m. closed. Exception: valid park permit. Citation: § 11.13. No-trespass order: up to 1 year.

Being in a West Allis park after posted or default curfew hours violates § 11.13 and carries the Chapter 11 general forfeiture of $25 to $250 under § 11.17.

The Bottom Line

West Allis'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 West Allis is broadly strict or permissive.

Keep in mind that West Allis 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.