Kent City Code 9.02.080 establishes a juvenile curfew prohibiting minors under 18 from public places 11 p.m. to 6 a.m. Sunday through Thursday and midnight to 6 a.m. Friday and Saturday with listed exceptions.
Kent enforces a juvenile curfew ordinance under Kent City Code 9.02.080 that applies to persons under 18 years of age in public places, public rights-of-way, and private business establishments open to the public within city limits. Curfew hours are typically 11:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m. Sunday through Thursday and midnight to 6:00 a.m. Friday and Saturday, though the exact hours can vary and residents should confirm current wording in the Kent Municode. Recognized exceptions include: accompanied by a parent or legal guardian, traveling to or from work or a school/religious/civic event, responding to an emergency, exercising First Amendment rights, being on the sidewalk abutting the minor's residence, or being a legally emancipated minor. Kent Police may detain a minor in apparent violation to verify age and reason for being out, and can transport the minor home or to the police station to await a parent. A first violation typically results in a warning and parent contact, and repeat violations can lead to a juvenile infraction with diversion or a 250 dollar civil penalty payable by the parent under KCC 1.04 and RCW 13.40. The ordinance has withstood constitutional challenge in Washington when the exceptions are adequate. Contact Kent Police non-emergency at 253-856-5800 for curfew questions.
First offense typically a warning. Subsequent violations can result in juvenile infractions, diversion referral, or up to 250 dollars civil penalty on the parent under KCC 1.04 and 9.02.080.
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