Homestead enforces a juvenile curfew prohibiting minors under 17 from being on public streets and places during late-night hours without parental supervision or a valid reason. Curfew hours are typically 11:00 PM to 6:00 AM on school nights and midnight to 6:00 AM on weekends. Exceptions exist for employment, school activities, and emergencies.
Homestead enforces a juvenile curfew consistent with Florida municipal authority under FL Statute Section 877.22. Minors under 17 years old are prohibited from being on public streets, sidewalks, parks, and other public places during curfew hours — typically 11:00 PM to 6:00 AM Sunday through Thursday and midnight to 6:00 AM on Friday and Saturday nights. Exceptions include minors accompanied by a parent or guardian, traveling to or from employment, attending school-sponsored events, responding to emergencies, and exercising First Amendment rights. Parents who knowingly allow their children to violate curfew may also face citations. The curfew is enforced by the Homestead Police Department. Minors found in violation may be taken to a designated pickup location for parental retrieval or transported home by officers. The curfew is designed to protect juveniles and reduce youth-related crime and victimization during late-night hours.
Minors may be detained and transported home. Parents face fines of $50 to $500 for repeat violations. Juvenile citations may result in community service requirements. Contact Homestead PD at (305) 247-1535.
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