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Curfew Laws in Sumter County, SC (2026)

2 rules for unincorporated Sumter County, South Carolina.

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

Juvenile Curfew

In unincorporated Sumter County, juveniles under 17 may not remain in public places or business establishments from 11:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m. Sunday through Thursday, or from 12:01 a.m. to 6:00 a.m. on Saturday and Sunday. Parents, guardians, and business operators who knowingly allow violations are also guilty. Convictions carry fines up to $500.00 or 30 days in jail.

Sumter County Juvenile Curfew Hours

Significant Restrictions

Sumter County Code § 28-5

Curfew hours means: (1)11:00 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 Saturday or Sunday. ... (b)Offenses.(1)A juvenile commits an offense if the juvenile remains in any public place or on the premises of any establishment within any of the unincorporated areas of the county during curfew hours. ......

Park Curfew

It is unlawful to enter a Sumter County park, ball field, golf course, tennis court, or other recreational facility while it is closed to the public. A facility counts as closed once posted hours end, lights go off at dark, gates are locked, staff say so, or the circumstances make closure obvious. Sumter County Code § 30-1 applies countywide to county-run facilities.

Sumter County Park Closed Hours

Some Restrictions

Sumter County Code § 30-1

It shall be unlawful for any person to enter upon the premises of any park, ball field, basketball court, golf course, athletic track, tennis court, or any other recreational facility or the surrounding grounds of any such park or recreational facility owned, leased, occupied or used by the county or any department, board, commission or subdivision thereof during any hours that such park or rec...

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