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Greeley, CO Curfew Laws: Juvenile Curfew (2026)

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

Key Facts

Governing section
Greeley Municipal Code § 14-224
Weeknight hours
11:00 p.m.-5:00 a.m., Sun-Thu
Weekend hours
Midnight-5:00 a.m., Fri-Sat
Parent liability
Separate offense under § 14-225

Summary

Minors under 18 may not be in public in Greeley from 11 p.m.-5 a.m. weeknights and midnight-5 a.m. on weekends, with listed exceptions.

It is unlawful for any minor who has not reached 18 years of age to be or remain upon any streets, alleys or other public places within the city, or to remain in any establishment open to the public generally within the city, between the hours of 11:00 p.m. and 5:00 a.m. Sunday through Thursday, and 12:00 midnight and 5:00 a.m. on Friday and Saturday, except: (1) When accompanied by a parent, guardian or other person having legal custody of such minor.

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Official source re-checked September 7, 2026: no newer edition of the code had been published (publisher’s edition: Municipal Code: Supplement 6 Update 1).

Full Breakdown

City Code Sec. 14-224 bars any minor under 18 from being on streets, alleys or other public places, or remaining in a public establishment, within Greeley between 11:00 p.m. and 5:00 a.m. Sunday through Thursday, and between 12:00 midnight and 5:00 a.m. on Friday and Saturday. Exceptions cover minors accompanied by a parent or guardian, commuting to or from lawful employment, traveling directly to or from an authorized school/civic/religious activity, and emergencies. Sec. 14-225 separately makes it unlawful for a parent or guardian to knowingly allow a minor to violate the curfew.

Violations & Fines

A first curfew violation is a misdemeanor infraction; a second or subsequent violation within 365 days is a misdemeanor offense, both punished under City Code ch. 9, title 1.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is there a defense if a minor was on their own sidewalk?
Yes. Sec. 14-224(b)(2) makes it an affirmative defense if the minor was on the sidewalk abutting their home or a non-complaining neighbor's home.
Can working teens be out past curfew?
Yes, for lawful employment or up to a half hour commuting directly to or from that job, per Sec. 14-224(a)(2).

Sources & Official References

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