Kansas City enforces a juvenile curfew ordinance under Chapter 50 of the Code of Ordinances. Minors under 17 are prohibited from being in public places during curfew hours without a parent or guardian. The curfew is actively enforced by Kansas City Police, particularly in high-activity entertainment districts.
The Kansas City juvenile curfew applies to minors under 17 years of age. Curfew hours are 11:00 PM to 6:00 AM Sunday through Thursday, and 12:00 AM (midnight) to 6:00 AM on Friday and Saturday nights. Exceptions include minors accompanied by a parent or guardian, traveling to or from work, responding to emergencies, and attending supervised activities. Parents or guardians who knowingly allow curfew violations may also be cited. The city has increased enforcement in areas like the Country Club Plaza, Power & Light District, and Westport following youth-related incidents.
Minors found in violation of curfew are taken to a curfew center or returned to their parents. Parents may be cited and fined for allowing curfew violations. Repeat violations may result in increased fines for both the minor and the parent or guardian. Fines can range up to $500.
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