Nampa, ID Curfew Laws: Juvenile Curfew (2026)
Key Facts
- Under 16 curfew
- 10:00 p.m.-6:00 a.m.
- 16-18, Sun-Thu curfew
- 11:00 p.m.-6:00 a.m.
- 16-18, Fri-Sat curfew
- midnight-6:00 a.m.
- Parent liability
- cited for failure to supervise
- First-offense parent fine
- up to $1,000
Summary
Nampa bars unaccompanied minors under 16 from public places between 10 p.m. and 6 a.m., and teens 16 to 18 during late-night hours that tighten to midnight on Friday and Saturday.
It is unlawful for any juvenile who is under 16 years of age to remain upon any street, highway, road, alley, park, playground or other public places, or buildings or places of amusement, eating establishments, vacant lots and/or any other place, without being accompanied by an adult having custodial rights or an adult person designated by an adult having custodial rights of said child between the hours of 10:00 p.m. and 6:00 a.m. of the following day, provided that the provisions of this section shall not apply in the instances noted in subsection D of this section.
Official source re-checked September 7, 2026: no newer edition of the code had been published (publisher’s edition: Code of Ordinances: Supplement 16 Update 1).
Full Breakdown
Nampa City Code chapter 6-3 makes it unlawful for anyone under 16 to be in public places unaccompanied by a custodial adult between 10 p.m. and 6 a.m. Ages 16-18 face an 11 p.m. curfew Sunday through Thursday and a midnight curfew Friday and Saturday. Exceptions cover emergency errands, direct trips from school or work, First Amendment activity, and supervised interstate travel. Parents or guardians who fail to supervise a child who violates curfew can be cited for failure to supervise a child, a misdemeanor carrying up to a $1,000 fine on first offense and escalating fines on repeat convictions.
Violations & Fines
Violating curfew is a misdemeanor; parents cited for failure to supervise face up to a $1,000 fine or parenting classes, with fines rising to $100, $200 and $250 on repeat convictions.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Sources & Official References
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