Delray Beach, FL Curfew Laws: Juvenile Curfew (2026)
Key Facts
- Code
- PBC Ord 94-16
- Sun-Thu
- 11 PM to 5 AM
- Fri-Sat
- 12 AM to 5 AM
- Age
- Under 17
- Parent Fine
- Up to 500
Summary
Palm Beach County Ordinance 94-16 establishes a countywide juvenile curfew that applies in Delray Beach. Minors under 17 are prohibited from public places from 11 PM to 5 AM Sunday through Thursday, and midnight to 5 AM Friday and Saturday, with limited exceptions.
A minor may not be or remain in a public place or establishment between the hours of 11:00 p.m. and 5:00 a.m. of the following day, Sunday through Thursday, except in the case of a legal holiday. (b) A minor may not be or remain in a public place or establishment between the hours of 12:01 a.m. and 6:00 a.m. on Saturdays, Sundays, and legal holidays. (2) A minor who has been suspended or expelled from school may not be or remain in a public place, in an establishment, or within 1,000 feet of a school during the hours of 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. during any school day. (3) A minor who violates this section shall receive a written warning for her or his first violation. A minor who violates this section after having received a prior written warn
Full Breakdown
The Palm Beach County juvenile curfew is codified in PBC Code §17-51 et seq. and applies to all incorporated and unincorporated areas including Delray Beach. Prohibited hours are 11 PM to 5 AM on Sunday through Thursday and 12 AM to 5 AM on Friday and Saturday. Exceptions include: accompanied by parent or guardian, traveling to or from work, responding to an emergency, attending a school or religious function, exercising First Amendment rights, or on an errand directed by a parent. Parents or guardians who knowingly allow curfew violations can also be cited. Delray Beach Police enforce the curfew within city limits. Repeat offenders may be referred to Juvenile Assessment Center.
Violations & Fines
First offense typically results in a warning and parent notification. Subsequent violations are noncriminal infractions with fines up to 500 dollars on the parent or guardian.
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