Cass County, ND Curfew Laws: Juvenile Curfew (2026)
Key Facts
- Curfew hours
- 11:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m.
- Applies to
- Minors under 16 years old
- Max penalty
- $500 fine and/or 30 days jail
- Enacted
- Ordinance #1996-1, January 16, 1996
- Enforced by
- Cass County law enforcement
Summary
Minors under 16 must be off county streets and public places from 11 p.m. to 6 a.m. under Ordinance #1996-1, with parents and businesses liable too.
1. CURFEW HOURS means: (a) 11:00 p.m. until 6:00 a.m. every day of the week. ... It shall be unlawful for any minor to remain in any public place or on the premises of any establishment within the county during curfew hours.
Full Breakdown
Cass County Ordinance #1996-1 makes it unlawful for anyone under 16 to remain in any public place or business establishment in the county between 11:00 p.m. and 6:00 a.m. Parents or guardians who knowingly allow a minor to violate curfew are liable, as are business owners, operators, or employees who knowingly let a minor stay past curfew. Recognized exceptions cover minors accompanied by a parent, running an errand, traveling interstate, working, facing an emergency, on their own sidewalk, at a supervised school or religious activity, exercising First Amendment rights, or married.
Violations & Fines
Each violation is a separate class B misdemeanor, punishable by up to a $500 fine and/or 30 days in jail, with each day of continued violation counted separately.
Frequently Asked Questions
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