Clarkstown, NY Curfew Laws: Juvenile Curfew (2026)
Key Facts
- Age covered
- Under 16 years old
- Weekend hours
- 11 p.m. Fri/Sat to 5 a.m.
- Weeknight hours
- 10 p.m. other nights to 5 a.m.
- Summer extension
- 11 p.m. start June through August
- Penalty
- Up to $250 fine or 15 days
- Court
- Handled through Family Court
Summary
Minors under 16 may not be on Clarkstown streets or in public places after 11 p.m. on Friday and Saturday nights, or after 10 p.m. on other nights, both until 5 a.m., under Town Code § 198-5. Weeknights in June, July and August extend the curfew start time to 11 p.m., with exceptions for parental accompaniment, work, and adult-sponsored activities.
It shall be illegal for any minor under 16 years of age to be or remain on or upon the streets or in any public place within the Town of Clarkstown between the hours of 11:00 p.m. on Friday and Saturday nights and extending until 5:00 a.m. on the following day and beginning at 10:00 p.m. on all other nights and extending until 5:00 a.m. the following day, except that said curfew shall be extended during the months of June, July and August to include weekday nights between 11:00 p.m. and extending until 5:00 a.m. on the following day, unless accompanied by a parent or legal guardian or adult authorized by a parent of such minor... This article shall not apply if such minor is on an errand or duty directed by the parent, guardian or other person having the care of such minor; or if the minor's lawful employment makes it necessary for such minor to be on the streets; or when the minor is on the sidewalk or property where the minor resides.
Full Breakdown
on all other nights. m. The curfew does not apply if the minor is accompanied by a parent, legal guardian, or an adult the parent has authorized to stand in for a designated period and purpose within a specified area. Section 198-5 also lists several standing exceptions: an errand or duty directed by the parent, guardian or caretaker; lawful employment requiring the minor to be out; travel directly to or from an adult-sponsored activity run by a school, church or other religious institution, or a civic or nonprofit organization; a medical-emergency errand; and simply being on the sidewalk or property where the minor lives. Section 198-7, added in 2013, directs that the chapter be liberally construed to protect the rights of minors.
Violations & Fines
Section 198-6 sets the penalty at a fine not exceeding $250 or imprisonment not exceeding 15 days, or both, with each day of a continuing violation charged as a separate offense. Because the person cited is a minor, the violation is handled under Family Court law and procedure rather than ordinary criminal court.
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