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Davenport, IA Curfew Laws: Juvenile Curfew (2026)

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

Key Facts

Age
Under 18, unemancipated
Sun–Thu Nights
11 p.m. to 5 a.m.
Fri–Sat Nights
Midnight to 5 a.m.
First Offense
Warning by certified mail
Repeat Offense
Simple misdemeanor

Summary

Davenport bars minors under 18 from public places 11 p.m. to 5 a.m. Sunday through Thursday nights, and midnight to 5 a.m. Friday and Saturday nights, unless an exception applies. Chapter 9.52 governs.

Unless accompanied by a responsible adult, no minor under the age of 18 shall be in any public place during the following times: 1. 11:00 p.m. - 5:00 a.m. Sunday night through Friday morning 2. 12:00 a.m. (midnight) - 5:00 a.m. Friday night through Sunday morning

Source: Davenport Municipal CodeView official code

Official source re-checked September 7, 2026: no newer edition of the code had been published (publisher’s edition: rev 4820400; v43 updated 2026-03-11; through 03-11-2026).

Full Breakdown

Davenport's juvenile curfew (Municipal Code Chapter 9.52) applies to any unemancipated minor under 18. Section 9.52.030 sets the hours: 11:00 p.m. to 5:00 a.m. Sunday night through Friday morning, and midnight to 5:00 a.m. Friday night through Sunday morning. Exceptions in Section 9.52.040 cover minors accompanied by a responsible adult, traveling to or from work, religious, school, or governmental activities, First Amendment assemblies, emergency errands, and direct interstate travel. Officers may not handcuff or detain a curfew-only violator; they return the minor to a responsible adult.

Violations & Fines

First violation: written warning to the responsible adult by certified mail. Second violation is a simple misdemeanor for adult and minor, punishable by up to a $100 fine, 30 days jail, or community service (Sec. 9.52.070).

Frequently Asked Questions

What time is curfew for minors in Davenport?
11 p.m. to 5 a.m. Sunday through Thursday nights, and midnight to 5 a.m. on Friday and Saturday nights, for anyone under 18.
What happens on a first curfew violation?
The police chief mails the responsible adult a written warning. No fine applies until a second violation, which is a simple misdemeanor for both adult and minor.
Are there exceptions to the curfew?
Yes. Minors with a responsible adult, going to or from work, school, religious, or government activities, First Amendment assemblies, emergencies, or direct interstate travel are exempt.

Sources & Official References

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