Phoenix bars minors under 16 from public places between 10:00 PM and 5:00 AM, and minors 16-17 between 12:00 AM and 5:00 AM, mirroring Arizona state law (A.R.S. §8-201). Exceptions include parental accompaniment, work commute, and school events. Parents face civil fines for repeat offenses.
Phoenix City Code §23-21 incorporates Arizona's state curfew framework (A.R.S. §13-3401) with two age-based tiers. Minors under 16 may not be in any public place, business premises, or street between 10:00 PM and 5:00 AM. Minors 16 or 17 may not be in those places between midnight and 5:00 AM. Hours apply equally on weeknights and weekends.
Defenses include parental accompaniment, emergency response, direct travel to or from lawful employment, attending an official school or religious activity, emancipation, and First Amendment exercise. PPD transports detained minors to a Curfew Reception Center or to a parent. Phoenix has no formal daytime truancy curfew.
A violation is a petty offense with a civil fine up to $250. Parents who knowingly permit a violation can be cited. Minors may be referred to Maricopa County diversion. Repeat violations may escalate to misdemeanor charges.
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