Cheyenne, WY Curfew Laws: Juvenile Curfew (2026)
Key Facts
- Weeknight curfew
- 11 p.m.–6 a.m. Sun–Thu
- Weekend curfew
- 1 a.m.–6 a.m. Fri–Sat
- Covers minors under
- 18 years old
- Max fine
- $750.00 per offense
- Also liable
- parents, guardians, business operators
Summary
Cheyenne bars minors under 18 from public places or businesses during set overnight curfew hours, with fines for minors, parents, and business operators.
"Curfew hours" means: 1.Eleven p.m. on any Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday or Thursday until six a.m. on the following day; and2.One a.m. until six a.m. on any Friday or Saturday. ... A minor commits an offense if he or she remains in any public place or on the premises of any establishment within the city during curfew hours.
Official source re-checked September 7, 2026: no newer edition of the code had been published (publisher’s edition: Code of Ordinances: Supplement 73).
Full Breakdown
Cheyenne City Code 9.16.060 sets curfew hours at 11:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m. Sunday through Thursday nights, and 1:00 a.m. to 6:00 a.m. on Friday and Saturday nights. A minor found remaining in a public place or on an establishment's premises during those hours commits an offense, as does a parent or guardian who knowingly allows it, or a business operator who knowingly lets a minor stay. Listed defenses include being accompanied by a parent, running an errand, working, handling an emergency, or attending a supervised school/religious/civic activity.
Violations & Fines
Each day of violation is a separate offense; conviction carries a fine up to $750.00 per offense.
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