Evansville, IN Curfew Laws: Juvenile Curfew (2026)

(A) It is a violation of this chapter for a child 15, 16, or 17 years of age to be in a public place:

(1) Between 1:00 a.m. and 5:00 a.m. on Saturday or Sunday;

(2) After 11:00 p.m. on Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, or Thursday; or

(3) Before 5:00 a.m. on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, or Friday.

(B) It is a violation of this chapter for a child under 15 years of age to be in a public place after 11:00 p.m. or before 5:00 a.m. on any day.

(C) This section does not apply to a child who is:

(1) Accompanied by his parent, guardian, or custodian;

(2) Accompanied by an adult specified by his parent, guardian, or custodian; or

(3) Participating in, going to, or returning from:

(a) Lawful employment;

(b) A school sanctioned activity; or

(c) A religious event.

(4) This section also does not apply to a child who is:

(a) Involved in an emergency involving the protection of a person or property from an imminent threat of serious bodily injury or substantial damage;

(b) Involved in an activity involving the exercise of the child’s rights protected under the First Amendment to the United States Constitution or Article 1, Section 31 of the Constitution of the State of Indiana, or both, such as freedom of speech and the right of assembly;