Phoenix, AZ Curfew Laws: Juvenile Curfew (2026)
Key Facts
- Under 16 curfew
- 10:00 p.m.-5:00 a.m.
- Ages 16-17 curfew
- midnight-5:00 a.m.
- Parent liability
- separate misdemeanor if knowing
- Key exception
- accompanied by parent/guardian
- Governing law
- Phoenix City Code Ch. 22
Summary
Phoenix bars juveniles under 16 from public places between 10 p.m. and 5 a.m., and those 16-17 from midnight to 5 a.m., unless accompanied by a parent or guardian.
It shall be unlawful for any juvenile under the age of sixteen years to be, remain or loiter in, about or upon any place in the City away from the dwelling house or usual place of abode of said juvenile, between the hours of 10:00 p.m. and 5:00 a.m. of the following day; provided, however, that the provisions of this section do not apply to said juvenile when accompanied by his parent, guardian or other adult person having the care, custody or supervision of said juvenile...
Official source re-checked September 8, 2026: no newer edition of the code had been published (publisher’s edition: current through Ordinance G-7524, passed June 17, 2026).
Full Breakdown
City Code § 22-1 makes it unlawful for anyone under 16 to be, remain or loiter away from home in the City between 10:00 p.m. and 5:00 a.m., unless accompanied by a parent, guardian or other adult with custody, on an emergency errand, or on legitimate business the parent permits. § 22-2 sets a later midnight-to-5 a.m. window for 16- and 17-year-olds, with the same exceptions plus emancipated minors. § 22-3 makes a parent or guardian who knowingly permits the violation separately liable.
Violations & Fines
A violating juvenile is guilty of a misdemeanor prosecuted under the state Juvenile Code (A.R.S. tit. 8, ch. 2). A parent or guardian who permits the violation is separately guilty of a misdemeanor; each night is a separate offense.
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