Kirkland has no general juvenile curfew. Youth under 18 are subject to Washington truancy law (RCW 28A.225) during school hours. Park curfew (10 PM-6 AM) and loitering laws apply to all ages.
The City of Kirkland does not enforce a general nighttime juvenile curfew ordinance specific to minors. Unlike some Washington cities that have enacted curfews for persons under 18, Kirkland relies primarily on parental supervision, Washington State truancy enforcement under RCW 28A.225 (the Becca Bill) during school hours, and general loitering and trespass statutes for after-hours enforcement. Minors may still be detained or returned home by Kirkland Police when found in circumstances suggesting endangerment, abandonment, or violation of other laws. Youth are subject to the standard Kirkland park curfew prohibiting presence in city parks between 10:00 PM and 6:00 AM absent special event permits. Schools may address absenteeism through truancy petitions filed in King County Juvenile Court. Parents and guardians remain primarily responsible for supervising minors. Specific individual juveniles under court order or probation may have court-imposed curfew conditions separate from city law.
Park curfew violations by juveniles enforced under KMC park rules. Truancy is a civil proceeding under RCW 28A.225. Trespass and other criminal laws apply regardless of age.
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