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O'Fallon, MO Curfew Laws: Juvenile Curfew (2026)

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

Key Facts

Weeknight curfew
11:00 p.m. to 5:00 a.m.
Weekend curfew
Midnight to 5:00 a.m.
First offense
Written notice to parent only
Repeat parent fine
Up to $500.00
Third-plus violation
Fine and/or 3 months jail
Enforced by
O'Fallon Police, City Prosecutor

Summary

O'Fallon bars minors from public places and business premises during set curfew hours: 11:00 p.m. to 5:00 a.m. Sunday through Thursday nights, and midnight to 5:00 a.m. after Friday and Saturday. Section 215.590 makes the minor's presence and a parent's knowing or negligent permission separate offenses, with escalating fines.

CURFEW HOURS Means: 1. 11:00 P.M. on any Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday or Thursday until 5:00 A.M. of the following day. 2. 12:00 Midnight on any Friday and Saturday until 5:00 A.M. of the following day. ... A minor commits the offense of curfew violation if he/she is in any public place or on the premises of any establishment within the corporate limits of the City of O'Fallon during curfew hours. A parent or guardian of a minor commits the offense of allowing a minor to commit curfew violation if he/she knowingly permits, or by criminal negligence allows, the minor in any public place or on the premises of any establishment within the corporate limits of the City of O'Fallon during curfew hours.

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Official source re-checked September 7, 2026: no newer edition of the code had been published (publisher’s edition: rev 4860992; v58 updated 2026-05-14; through 05-14-2026).

Full Breakdown

021, RSMo. A minor is not in violation if accompanied by a parent, guardian, or another responsible adult age 21 or older with express permission, if going directly to or from a job, if attending or returning from a supervised school, religious, or recreational activity without a detour, or if responding to a genuine emergency such as a fire, natural disaster, or car accident. When an O'Fallon Police Officer finds a minor violating the curfew, the officer must serve written notice on the parent, guardian, or custodial adult describing how the violation occurred and warning of liability for future violations before any fine attaches.

Minors themselves are handled under the laws and procedures that apply to juveniles rather than adult court. 00, up to three months in the St. Charles County Jail, or both, with each night treated as a separate offense. Enforcement against the parent or guardian is the responsibility of the City Prosecutor.

Violations & Fines

A first contact draws a written notice to the parent or guardian, not a fine. A repeat violation by the same minor after that notice exposes the parent, guardian, or custodial adult to a fine of up to $500.00 under Section 215.590(D)(2). A further violation after a guilty finding raises exposure to a fine of up to $500.00, up to three months in the St. Charles County Jail, or both, with each night counted separately.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are O'Fallon's curfew hours for minors?
Minors may not be in any public place or business establishment in O'Fallon between 11:00 p.m. and 5:00 a.m. Sunday through Thursday nights, or between midnight and 5:00 a.m. following Friday and Saturday, under Section 215.590 of the Municipal Code.
Can my child be out past curfew for work or school events?
Yes. Section 215.590(B) exempts minors traveling directly to or from employment, or to or from a supervised school, religious, or recreational activity, as well as minors accompanied by a parent, guardian, or an authorized adult, or responding to an emergency.
What happens the first time my child is caught breaking curfew?
The officer serves the parent or guardian with written notice describing the violation rather than issuing a fine immediately. Fines of up to $500.00 apply only after a parent has already received that notice and the minor violates curfew again.
Who prosecutes O'Fallon curfew violations?
Enforcement against a parent, guardian, or other adult with custody of the minor is handled by the O'Fallon City Prosecutor in Municipal Court, while the minor is processed under the laws and procedures that apply to juveniles.

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