Louisville Metro enforces a juvenile curfew under LMCO Chapter 132. Minors under 18 are prohibited from being in public places during curfew hours: 11 PM to 6 AM Sunday through Thursday, and midnight to 6 AM on Friday and Saturday nights. Exceptions include travel to/from work, school events, and emergencies. Parents may be cited for allowing curfew violations.
Louisville imposes juvenile curfew restrictions for minors under 17 (some cities under 18). Typical school night curfew is 11 PM to 6 AM Sunday through Thursday. Weekend curfew extends to midnight to 6 AM Friday and Saturday. Daytime curfew may also apply during school hours. Exceptions include travel to/from work, school events, emergencies, and being accompanied by a parent. Enforcement is typically by police who may return minors home or issue citations to parents. KRS §600.020 may provide the state-level framework.
First offense: warning and parental notification. Repeat: $50 to $500 fine to parents. Habitual violations: referral to juvenile court.
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