Mount Vernon enforces a juvenile curfew under City Code Chapter 145 (Curfew). Persons under 17 prohibited in public places 10 p.m.-6 a.m. weekdays and 11 p.m.-6 a.m. weekends, with exceptions.
Mount Vernon's juvenile curfew law applies to minors under 17. Exceptions include: accompanied by parent/guardian, traveling to/from work, emergency errand, attending a school or religious event, or exercising First Amendment rights. Parents/guardians who knowingly permit curfew violation are also subject to penalty. Police may detain and return minors to parents or to police headquarters for pickup.
Minor: summons to Family Court. Parent/guardian: fine up to $250 and/or community service for permitting violation.
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