Apopka, FL Curfew Laws: Juvenile Curfew (2026)
Key Facts
- Weeknights
- 11 PM to 6 AM
- Weekends
- Midnight to 6 AM
- Age
- Under 18
- Authority
- Orange County Ch 25
- Parent Fine
- Up to 500 dollars
Summary
Apopka follows Orange County juvenile curfew ordinance prohibiting minors under 18 from public places 11 PM to 6 AM Sunday-Thursday and midnight to 6 AM Friday-Saturday. Exceptions for work, parental accompaniment, and emergencies.
(4) If a minor violates a curfew and is taken into custody, the minor shall be transported immediately to a police station or to a facility operated by a religious, charitable, or civic organization that conducts a curfew program in cooperation with a local law enforcement agency. After recording pertinent information about the minor, the law enforcement agency shall attempt to contact the parent of the minor and, if successful, shall request that the parent take custody of the minor and shall release the minor to the parent.
Full Breakdown
Orange County Code Chapter 25 establishes a countywide juvenile curfew applicable in Apopka. Minors under 18 are prohibited from being in public places, establishments, or on public streets between 11 PM and 6 AM Sunday through Thursday, and midnight to 6 AM Friday and Saturday. Exceptions include: accompaniment by parent or guardian, travel to or from employment, errand directed by parent, attendance at school-sponsored events, emergencies, and travel interstate. Law enforcement may detain violators and release to parents. Parents who knowingly permit violations are subject to fines.
Violations & Fines
Minor: civil citation, release to parent. Parent knowingly permitting: fine up to 500 dollars. Businesses knowingly harboring: citation and potential license review.
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