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Neenah, WI Curfew Laws: Juvenile Curfew (2026)

Significant Restrictions
Compiled from the official code textEditor Martyn O'NeillLast verified August 2026

Key Facts

Weeknight curfew
10:00 p.m.-6:00 a.m.
Weekend curfew
12:01 a.m.-6:00 a.m.
Covers
children 16 and under
First violation
warning to parent/guardian

Summary

Neenah bars unaccompanied kids 16 and under from public places after 10 p.m. on weeknights and after midnight on weekends, with limited exceptions.

No child 16 years of age or under shall loiter, idle or remain upon any street or alley or other public place in the City between 10:00 p.m. on Sundays, Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, or Thursdays and 6:00 a.m. the next day, and between 12:01 a.m. and 6:00 a.m. on Saturdays and Sundays unless such child is accompanied by his parent, guardian or other adult having legal custody...

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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 44).

Full Breakdown

The City of Neenah prohibits any child 16 or under from loitering or remaining on a street, alley, or other public place between 10:00 p.m. and 6:00 a.m. on Sunday through Thursday nights, and between 12:01 a.m. and 6:00 a.m. on Saturdays and Sundays, unless accompanied by a parent or guardian. Exceptions cover employment, errands run directly for a parent, supervised school or religious activities, emergencies, and First Amendment activity. Parents or legal guardians who knowingly permit the violation are separately liable, as are operators of amusement places, hotels, and roominghouses who let a curfew-age child in during those hours.

Violations & Fines

First detention triggers a warning to the parent/guardian; a later violation is an offense under Wis. Stat. ch. 48, and repeat violators or responsible parents/guardians face municipal court penalties.

Frequently Asked Questions

What time is Neenah's juvenile curfew?
10:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m. Sunday through Thursday, and 12:01 a.m. to 6:00 a.m. on Saturday and Sunday, for anyone 16 or under, under Sec. 11-222.
Is a working teen exempt from Neenah's curfew?
Yes, Sec. 11-222(a)(4) exempts a child going to or from lawful employment without any detour or stop.

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