Lafayette Parish, LA Curfew Laws: Juvenile Curfew (2026)
Key Facts
- Curfew hours
- 11pm Sun-Thu, 11:59pm Fri-Sat
- Applies to
- minors under 17
- Territory
- City of Lafayette AND unincorporated parish
- First offense
- warning only, no fine
- Custodian fine (2nd offense)
- $50 to $500
Summary
Minors under 17 face an 11 p.m. weeknight, 11:59 p.m. weekend curfew citywide in Lafayette and, under a parallel unincorporated-parish ordinance, across the rest of Lafayette Parish, running until 6 a.m.
Curfew hours shall mean:a.11:00 p.m. on any Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday or Thursday until 6:00 a.m. of the following day; andb.11:59 p.m. on any Friday or Saturday until 6:00 a.m. of the following day.(2)Minor means any person under 17 years of age who has not been emancipated under Louisiana law. ... A minor commits an offense if he remains in any public place or on the premises of any establishment during curfew hours.
Official source re-checked September 7, 2026: no newer edition of the code had been published (publisher’s edition: Code of Ordinances: Supplement 65).
Full Breakdown
Code § 62-89 bars minors under 17 from public places or business premises from 11 p.m. to 6 a.m. Sunday through Thursday and 11:59 p.m. to 6 a.m. Friday and Saturday inside the City of Lafayette; § 62-111 imposes the identical hours in the unincorporated parish. Both list exceptions for minors accompanied by a custodian, running an errand, working, handling an emergency, or attending a supervised school, religious, or civic activity. A first violation draws only a written warning to the minor and custodian; a second offense within 24 months can bring community service, a custody transfer, or a custodian fine up to $500.
Violations & Fines
First offense: written warning only, to minor and custodian. Second offense within 24 months: up to 30 hours community service or youth-services transfer for the minor; custodian fined $50-$500 or up to 30 hours community service.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does the curfew reach outside Lafayette city limits?
What happens on a first curfew violation?
Are there exceptions to the curfew?
Sources & Official References
Other rules in Lafayette Parish
Compare Lafayette Parish to another location·View the Louisiana curfew laws overview
See something wrong?
Help us keep this page accurate. If you notice an error or outdated information, let us know.