Mesa enforces a juvenile curfew under Mesa City Code Title 6, Chapter 6. Minors under 16 years old may not be in public places from 10:00 PM to 5:00 AM Sunday through Thursday, and from midnight to 5:00 AM on Friday and Saturday. Minors aged 16 and 17 have a midnight curfew all nights. Exceptions apply for employment, school activities, emergencies, and when accompanied by a parent or guardian.
Mesa 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. ARS §8-301 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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