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Curfew Laws in Clayton County, GA (2026)

2 rules for unincorporated Clayton County, Georgia.

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Note: These county rules apply to unincorporated areas of Clayton County. If you live within an incorporated city, that city's own rules apply: see the city list below.

Juvenile Curfew

Clayton County bars anyone 17 or younger from unsupervised public places between 11:00 p.m. and 6:00 a.m. on Sunday through Thursday, and between midnight and 6:00 a.m. on Friday and Saturday nights, under the Child Curfew Ordinance, Sec. 62-11.1 through 62-11.7. Parents, guardians, and business operators who knowingly let a minor stay out can be cited alongside the child.

Clayton County Child Curfew: 11 PM to 6 AM

Some Restrictions

Clayton County Code §§ 62-11.1-62-11.7 (Child Curfew Ordinance)

Curfew hours means 11:00 o'clock, p.m., on any Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, or Thursday until 6:00 a.m. the following day, and midnight on any Friday or Saturday until 6:00 a.m. the following day. ... (a)It is unlawful for any child to loiter, to wander, to stroll, or to play in or upon any public place, street, highway, road, alley, park, playground or other public ground, establishment...

Park Curfew

Clayton County parks are open only from sunrise to sunset, and it is unlawful to enter a park or facility outside posted hours. Separately, a countywide youth curfew bars anyone 17 or younger from public places after 11 p.m. (midnight Friday/Saturday).

Park Hours and Curfew in Clayton County

Some Restrictions

Clayton County Code Sec. 66-7(b), (c)

All parks shall be open daily to the general public between the hours of sunrise to sunset, as designated by the U.S. Weather Service... It shall be unlawful for any person or vehicle to enter within a park or facility outside of the posted hours of operation.

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