Palm Beach County, FL Curfew Laws: Juvenile Curfew (2026)
Key Facts
- County Code
- Ch. 11, Art. V
- Age
- Under 17
- Sun-Thu
- 11 PM-5 AM
- Fri-Sat
- 12:01 AM-5 AM
- Parent Fine
- $50-$500
Summary
Palm Beach County enforces a juvenile curfew under PBC Code Chapter 11, Article V. Minors under 17 are prohibited from public places between 11 PM and 5 AM Sunday-Thursday and midnight to 5 AM Friday-Saturday.
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. (3) A minor who violates this section shall receive a written warning for her or his first violation.
Full Breakdown
PBC Code §11-101 establishes curfew for minors under 17 in unincorporated areas. Sunday-Thursday curfew runs 11 PM to 5 AM; Friday-Saturday extends to 12:01 AM to 5 AM. Exceptions: minors accompanied by parent/guardian, traveling to/from work, school, or religious activity, or responding to emergency. Parents/guardians may also be cited for permitting violations. Several PBC municipalities (West Palm Beach, Riviera Beach) have additional local curfews.
Violations & Fines
Minor: civil citation, parental notification, possible referral to juvenile court. Parent/guardian: $50-$500 fine for permitting violation.
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