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Benton County, AR Curfew Laws: Juvenile Curfew (2026)

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Compiled from the official code textEditor Martyn O'NeillLast verified August 2026

Key Facts

Curfew hours (Sun-Thu)
11:00 p.m.-6:00 a.m.
Curfew hours (Fri/Sat night)
12:01 a.m.-6:00 a.m.
Applies to
unincorporated county, minors under 18
Also liable
parents, business operators
Enforcement
officer must ask age, reason first

Summary

Benton County bars minors from public places or businesses in unincorporated areas during set curfew hours, with parents and business operators also on the hook.

These county ordinances apply to unincorporated areas of Benton County. Incorporated cities within the county may have their own rules that take precedence over county-level regulations.

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. ... A minor commits an offense if he remains in any public place or on the premises of any establishment within the county during curfew hours.

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Full Breakdown

In unincorporated Benton County, anyone under 18 commits an offense by remaining in a public place or on an establishment's premises during curfew hours: 11:00 p.m.-6:00 a.m. Sunday through Thursday nights, and 12:01 a.m.-6:00 a.m. on Saturday and Sunday. Parents or guardians who knowingly permit or fail to control a minor's presence, and business owners, operators, or employees who knowingly let a minor stay past curfew, are separately liable. Nine listed defenses cover accompaniment by a parent, errands, work, emergencies, sponsored activities, and similar situations. Officers must ask the minor's age and reason for being out before citing or arresting.

Violations & Fines

Juveniles face delinquency penalties; adults who willfully violate face the general penalty under Sec. 1-9, with community service allowed in place of jail time or a fine.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are Benton County's curfew hours for minors?
11 p.m. to 6 a.m. Sunday through Thursday nights, and 12:01 a.m. to 6 a.m. Friday and Saturday nights, per Sec. 50-151.
Can a parent be cited under the curfew ordinance?
Yes. A parent or guardian who knowingly permits or, through insufficient control, allows a minor to violate curfew commits a separate offense under Sec. 50-152(b).

Sources & Official References

Other rules in Benton County

Fence Regulations: Height LimitsSome RestrictionsNoise Ordinances: Amplified Music & Outdoor SoundSome RestrictionsNoise Ordinances: Decibel LimitsSome RestrictionsParking Rules: Loading ZonesSome RestrictionsParking Rules: Abandoned VehiclesSignificant RestrictionsFence Regulations: Fence Permit RequirementsSome Restrictions

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