Jacksonville, FL Curfew Laws: Juvenile Curfew (2026)
Key Facts
- Age Requirement
- Age cutoff: under 18
- Sun-thu Nights: 11:00
- Sun-Thu nights: 11:00 PM to 6:00 AM
- Fri/sat Nights: 12:00
- Fri/Sat nights: 12:00 AM to 6:00 AM
- Exceptions: Parent Escort,
- Exceptions: parent escort, work, school event
- Penalties
- Parents fined for repeat violations
- Prohibitions
- No formal daytime school curfew
Summary
Jacksonville prohibits minors under 18 from public places between 11:00 PM and 6:00 AM Sunday-Thursday and between 12:00 AM and 6:00 AM Friday-Saturday. Exceptions include parental accompaniment, work travel, supervised school or religious events, and emergencies. Repeat violations escalate to parental fines and mandatory parenting classes.
(1)(a) 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,
Full Breakdown
Jacksonville Ordinance Code §603.402 prohibits any minor under 18 from being in a public place, on the premises of any establishment, or in a motor vehicle in public places during curfew hours. Curfew runs 11:00 PM to 6:00 AM Sunday through Thursday and midnight to 6:00 AM on Friday and Saturday nights. The ordinance has been amended over time to refine exceptions and enforcement.
Defenses include accompaniment by a parent or responsible adult, parental errands without detour, direct travel to or from lawful employment, attending an official school or religious activity, emergency response, emancipation, First Amendment exercise, and interstate travel. The Jacksonville Sheriff's Office is the primary enforcer and runs curfew sweeps in high-activity areas.
Violations & Fines
A first violation is a civil citation. Subsequent violations within 12 months are misdemeanors carrying fines up to $500 and possible parenting classes. Parents who knowingly permit a violation are subject to citation. Minors may be referred to diversion programs.
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