Cornelius does not maintain a general juvenile curfew ordinance. Minors in the Town are subject to North Carolina state laws on truancy, parental responsibility under N.C.G.S. §14-316.1, and contributing to the delinquency of a minor under §14-316.
Unlike Charlotte, which has a juvenile curfew ordinance, Cornelius has not adopted a town-wide curfew for minors. Parents can still face charges for contributing to delinquency under N.C.G.S. §14-316.1 if they knowingly permit a child to violate the law. School attendance rules under N.C.G.S. §115C-378 impose compulsory attendance from age 7 to 16. Cornelius Police Department may detain minors found engaging in suspicious or unlawful activity regardless of time. Park curfews still apply to minors and adults alike at posted Town park hours.
Contact your local code enforcement office for specific penalty information.
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