Curfew Laws in Charleston, WV (2026)
2 verified curfew laws for Charleston, West Virginia, sourced directly from the municipal code and official government pages.
Verified from official government sources
Juvenile Curfew
Charleston bars anyone under 18 from public places between 10 p.m. and 6 a.m. on school nights and after 12:01 a.m. on weekends, with police-permit exceptions.
Charleston Juvenile Curfew Hours
Significant RestrictionsCharleston City Code Sec. 78-210
Restricted hours means... (1)10:00 p.m. on any Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday or Thursday until 6:00 a.m. of the following day; and(2)12:01 a.m. until 6:00 a.m. on any Friday or Saturday. ...(1)A juvenile commits an offense by being present in or remaining in any public place or on the premises of any establishment within the city during the restricted hours.
Park Curfew
Charleston closes every city park overnight, with seasonal cutoffs enforced by police and the parks director.
Charleston City Park Hours
Some RestrictionsSec. 82-122
No person shall remain, loiter, idle, stroll, wander or play in or upon the public grounds of any city park during the hours the park is closed. From Memorial Day to Labor Day, all city parks will be closed between the hours of 11:00 p.m. and 6:00 a.m. ... From Labor Day to Memorial Day, all city parks will be closed between the hours of 9:00 p.m. and 6:00 a.m.
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