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Milton, WI Curfew Laws: Juvenile Curfew (2026)

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Compiled from the official code textEditor Martyn O'NeillLast verified September 2026

Key Facts

Governing section
Milton Code § 50-114
Under 16, weeknights
10:00 p.m. to 5:00 a.m.
Under 16, weekends
11:00 p.m. to 5:00 a.m.
16-17, weeknights
11:00 p.m. to 5:00 a.m.
16-17, weekends
Midnight to 5:00 a.m.
First offense fine
$25.00
Second offense fine
$50.00

Summary

Milton, Wisconsin bars anyone under 16 from public streets after 10 p.m. on weeknights and 11 p.m. on weekends, and 16 and 17-year-olds after 11 p.m. weeknights and midnight weekends, under Section 50-114, unless an exception applies.

(a)Restrictions. No person under 16 years of age shall be or remain in or upon any of the streets, alleys or public places in the city or be in any parked car on any of the streets, alleys, highways or public places on weeknights between Sunday 10:00 p.m. and Monday 5:00 a.m. ... and on weekend nights between Friday 11:00 p.m. and Saturday 5:00 a.m. and Saturday 11:00 p.m. and Sunday 5:00 a.m.; and no person aged 16 years but less than 18 years of age, shall be or remain in or upon any of the streets, alleys or public places in the city ... on weekend nights between Friday 12:00 midnight and Saturday 5:00 a.m. and Saturday 12:00 midnight and Sunday 5:00 a.m., unless accompanied by their parent, guardian or some person of lawful age having the legal custody of such person ... (e)Penalties for violation. The forfeiture for a violation of this subsection shall be $25.00 for a first offense and $50.00 for a second or subsequent offense.

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Official source re-checked September 7, 2026: no newer edition of the code had been published (publisher’s edition: Code of Ordinances: Supplement 21 Update 2).

Full Breakdown

Section 50-114, adopted by Ordinance No. 220 in 2005 and tied to Wisconsin's curfew-authorizing statute Wis. 342(1g)(i), sets age-tiered curfew hours for the City of Milton. m. the next day on weekends. on weekends. Exceptions cover a minor accompanied by a parent, guardian or other adult with legal custody, a minor on a directed errand, a minor whose job requires presence during curfew hours, interstate travel, and attendance at approved school functions. Section 50-114(b) separately makes it unlawful for a parent, guardian or other adult with custody of a minor under 16 to knowingly permit that minor to loiter, idle, wander, stroll or play in public places during curfew hours, subject to the same accompaniment and errand exceptions.

Places of amusement such as bowling alleys, arcades and pool halls may not admit anyone under 16 during curfew hours unless accompanied by an adult. School, church and charitable functions can be exempted from curfew if registered with the police department at least two weeks ahead, capped at five such events per organization per calendar year, and the minor must carry proof of attendance.

Violations & Fines

A curfew violation under Section 50-114 draws a forfeiture of $25.00 for a first offense and $50.00 for a second or subsequent offense. Before issuing a citation, a peace officer must give the minor a chance to explain their presence, and no citation issues if the officer reasonably believes an exception applies. The police department may issue age certificates that serve as conclusive proof of age in curfew proceedings.

Frequently Asked Questions

What time is curfew for minors in Milton, Wisconsin?
Under Section 50-114, minors under 16 must be off city streets by 10 p.m. on weeknights and 11 p.m. on weekends; 16 and 17-year-olds get an extra hour, with curfew starting at 11 p.m. weeknights and midnight on weekends, all until 5 a.m.
Can a parent be cited for a Milton curfew violation?
Yes. Section 50-114(b) makes it unlawful for a parent, guardian or custodial adult to knowingly permit a minor under 16 to loiter or wander in public places during the curfew hours set in subsection (a), separate from any citation issued to the minor.
What is the fine for breaking curfew in Milton?
Section 50-114(e) sets the forfeiture at $25.00 for a first curfew offense and $50.00 for a second or subsequent offense, and an officer must give the minor a chance to explain before citing.

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