Omaha enforces a juvenile curfew under OMC Chapter 20 (Offenses). Minors under 18 are prohibited from being in public places during specified nighttime hours. Parents may also be cited for allowing curfew violations.
Omaha's juvenile curfew prohibits minors under 18 from being on streets or in public places during curfew hours: 11 PM to 6 AM Sunday through Thursday and midnight to 6 AM Friday and Saturday nights. Exceptions include minors accompanied by a parent or guardian, traveling to or from work, engaged in emergency activities, or attending supervised events. Minors under 16 may have earlier curfew times. Parents who knowingly allow their children to violate curfew may also be cited.
First curfew violation typically results in a warning and parental notification. Subsequent violations may result in fines up to $100 for the minor and up to $500 for parents who allow repeated violations. Community service may be ordered.
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