Grant County, WA Curfew Laws: Juvenile Curfew (2026)
Key Facts
- School-night curfew
- 11 p.m. to 6 a.m.
- Weekend curfew
- 12:01 a.m. to 6 a.m., Sat/Sun
- Covers
- Unemancipated persons under 18
- First offense fine
- $50.00 civil infraction
- Repeat offense fine
- Up to $200.00 each
- Parent liability
- Also a separate civil infraction, GCC 6.28.040
Summary
In unincorporated Grant County it is unlawful for anyone under eighteen to remain in a public place or business establishment during curfew hours: 11 p.m. to 6 a.m. on school nights and 12:01 a.m. to 6 a.m. on Saturdays and Sundays, under Grant County Code Chapter 6.28. Numerous exceptions apply, and violations are civil infractions carrying escalating fines under GCC 6.28.080.
"Curfew hours" means:
(1)Eleven p.m. on any Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, or Thursday until six a.m. of the following day; and(2)12:01 a.m. until six a.m. on any Saturday or Sunday.
Full Breakdown
030 makes it unlawful for a juvenile to remain in any public place or establishment during curfew hours, but lists eleven complete defenses: being accompanied by a parent or authorized adult, running an errand at a parent's direction, interstate travel, going to or from work, an emergency, being on the sidewalk abutting the juvenile's own residence (if the resident does not complain to the sheriff), attending a supervised school, religious, or recreational activity, going to or from a theater or sporting event with proof of a ticket stub, exercising First Amendment rights, being married or emancipated, or finishing lawful commercial activity begun before curfew. 060; a parent who is reasonably hindered from appearing has a complete defense. 060). 070).
Violations & Fines
A violation of GCC 6.28.030 (juvenile curfew) or 6.28.040 (parental/adult responsibility) is a civil infraction under GCC 6.28.070. GCC 6.28.080 sets penalties at $50 for a first offense, $100 for a second offense, and $200 for each subsequent offense, following the citation and hearing procedures of RCW 46.63.070 through 46.63.100.
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