Orlando, FL Curfew Laws: Juvenile Curfew (2026)
Key Facts
- Ages
- Under 18 years old
- School Nights
- Midnight to 5 AM (Sun-Thu)
- Weekend Nights
- 1 AM to 5 AM (Fri-Sat)
- Exceptions
- Employment, school events, emergencies, with parent
- Parental Liability
- Parents can be fined for allowing violations
Summary
Orlando enforces a juvenile curfew ordinance under City Code. Minors under 18 are prohibited from being in public places during curfew hours: 12 midnight to 5 AM Sunday through Thursday, and 1 AM to 5 AM Friday and Saturday nights. Parents or guardians can be cited for allowing minors to violate curfew. Exceptions include employment, school events, and emergencies.
877.22 Minors prohibited in public places and establishments during certain hours; penalty; procedure. - (1)(a) A minor may not be or remain in a public place or establishment between the hours of 11:00 p.m. and 5:00 a.m. of the following day, Sunday through Thursday, except in the case of a legal holiday. (b) A minor may not be or remain in a public place or establishment between the hours of 12:01 a.m. and 6:00 a.m. on Saturdays, Sundays, and legal holidays. (2) A minor who has been suspended or expelled from school may not be or remain in a public place, in an establishment, or within 1,000 feet of a school during the hours of 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. during any school day.
Full Breakdown
Orlando's juvenile curfew aims to reduce juvenile crime and protect minors. Curfew hours are midnight to 5 AM on school nights (Sunday-Thursday) and 1 AM to 5 AM on weekend nights (Friday-Saturday). Exceptions include minors accompanied by a parent or guardian, traveling to/from work with proof of employment, attending or returning from school-sponsored events, engaged in First Amendment activities, in an emergency, or on the sidewalk adjacent to their residence. Police may detain curfew violators and contact parents. Repeat violations can result in community service or parental fines.
Violations & Fines
First offense minor: warning and parental notification. Repeat offenses: community service, parental fines up to $500. Parents knowingly permitting violations: fines up to $500.
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