Oakland County, MI Curfew Laws: Juvenile Curfew (2026)
Key Facts
- Under 12 state curfew
- 10:00 p.m. – 6:00 a.m. (MCL 722.751)
- Under 16 state curfew
- 12:00 midnight – 6:00 a.m. (MCL 722.752)
- Parent liability
- Misdemeanor (MCL 722.753)
- Court
- Oakland County Circuit Court. Family Division
- Common local add-on
- 11 p.m. school night for 16–17 year olds
Summary
Michigan state law sets a baseline juvenile curfew that applies countywide in Oakland County. Under MCL 722.751, no child under 12 may loiter, idle, or congregate on any public street, highway, alley, or park between 10:00 p.m. and 6:00 a.m., and under MCL 722.752, no minor under 16 may do the same between midnight and 6:00 a.m. Exceptions exist for minors accompanied by a parent, guardian, or adult designated by them, or who are on a legitimate errand directed by the parent. Most Oakland County municipalities, including Troy, Royal Oak, Pontiac, Farmington Hills, Madison Heights, and Oakland Charter Township, supplement the state law with local ordinances that often set a stricter weeknight curfew. Violators are referred to the Oakland County Circuit Court – Family Division (juvenile court).
A minor under the age of 16 years shall not loiter, idle or congregate in or on any public street, highway, alley or park between the hours of 12 midnight and 6 a.m., except where the minor is accompanied by a parent or guardian, or some adult delegated by the parent or guardian to accompany the child, or where the minor is upon an errand or other legitimate business directed by such parent or guardian.
Full Breakdown
754) is enforceable everywhere in Oakland County and operates as the statewide floor. m. m. 753 makes it a misdemeanor for any person age 16 or older to assist, aid, abet, allow, permit, or encourage a minor under 16 to violate the curfew, the parental-responsibility provision. on weekends. Charter Township of Oakland's Article XIV explicitly makes it an offense for a minor to remain in any public place or on the premises of any establishment within the Township during curfew hours, and a separate offense for the parent or guardian to knowingly permit it. rule for children under 12 on top of the under-16 midnight rule, with prosecutions routed to the Oakland County Family Court.
Violations & Fines
A juvenile found violating curfew is most often released to a parent at the scene with a citation that sends the case to the Oakland County Circuit Court – Family Division. A parent or guardian who knowingly permits, or by inadequate control allows, the curfew violation is guilty of a misdemeanor under MCL 722.753, punishable by fines and up to 90 days in jail under the general state penalty provision. Local Oakland County ordinances frequently add civil infraction fines of $50–$500 on the parent for repeat violations and may require parenting classes. Officers can detain the minor only long enough to transport them home or to a parent.
Frequently Asked Questions
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