Dearborn enforces a juvenile curfew that prohibits minors under 18 from being in public places during late-night hours without a parent or lawful purpose.
The Dearborn juvenile curfew ordinance prohibits persons under 18 years of age from being in public places, on public property, or in establishments open to the public during specified overnight hours. Typical hours are 10:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m. Sunday through Thursday, and midnight to 6:00 a.m. Friday and Saturday. Exceptions apply when the minor is accompanied by a parent or legal guardian, traveling to or from lawful employment, responding to an emergency, attending a school or religious function, or exercising First Amendment rights. Violations may result in the minor being taken into custody until a parent can be contacted, and parents may be cited for knowingly permitting curfew violations.
Contact your local code enforcement office for specific penalty information.
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