Miami-Dade County enforces a juvenile curfew for minors under 17. Minors must be off public streets and places from 11 PM to 6 AM Sunday through Thursday, and midnight to 6 AM Friday and Saturday, with exceptions for employment and emergencies.
Miami-Dade County Code establishes a juvenile curfew for minors under 17 years of age. During school days (Sunday through Thursday), minors must be off public streets and places from 11 PM to 6 AM. On weekends (Friday and Saturday nights), the curfew is midnight to 6 AM. Exceptions include minors accompanied by a parent or guardian, returning from employment, attending school or religious events, on emergency errands, or exercising First Amendment rights. Miami-Dade Police enforce the curfew in unincorporated areas. Incorporated cities may have their own curfew ordinances.
First offense: warning and parent notification. Repeat violations may result in fines to parents or guardians. Habitual violations may trigger juvenile court referral.
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