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Rothschild, WI Curfew Laws: Juvenile Curfew (2026)

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Compiled from the official code textEditor Martyn O'NeillLast verified September 2026

Key Facts

Weeknight curfew
11:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m., Sun-Thu
Weekend curfew
12:01 a.m. to 6:00 a.m., Fri-Sat night
Parent liability
Yes, if knowingly permitted
Business liability
Yes, if knowingly allowed
Number of defenses listed
9 statutory defenses

Summary

Rothschild bars minors from public places between 11:00 p.m. and 6:00 a.m. on Sunday through Thursday nights, and from 12:01 a.m. to 6:00 a.m. on Friday and Saturday nights. Parents and business owners who knowingly let a minor stay out during curfew are liable too.

CURFEW HOURS ... 11:00 p.m. on any Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday or Thursday until 6:00 a.m. of the following day; and ... 12:01 a.m. until 6:00 a.m. on any Saturday or Sunday. ... A minor commits an offense if he remains in any public place or on the premises of any establishment within the Village during curfew hours. ... A parent or guardian of a minor commits an offense if he knowingly permits or by insufficient control allows the minor to remain in any public place or on the premises of any establishment within the Village during curfew hours.

Full Breakdown

on Saturday or Sunday, covering the weekend overnight window separately. 02(2), Wis. , commits an offense simply by remaining in a public place or on the premises of an establishment during those hours. B extends liability to a parent or guardian who knowingly permits or, through insufficient control, allows the minor to be out during curfew, and to the owner, operator, or employee of an establishment who knowingly allows a minor to remain on the premises during curfew hours. C, including being accompanied by a parent or guardian, running an errand at a parent's direction without a detour, being in a vehicle on interstate travel, going to or from employment without a detour, facing an emergency, exercising First Amendment rights, being on the sidewalk in front of the minor's own home or a non-complaining neighbor's home, or attending an adult-supervised school, religious, or recreational activity. 19(2), Wis. Stats. Violators are subject to the § 1-2 general penalty.

Violations & Fines

A minor found in a public place or on an establishment's premises during curfew hours, or a parent or business owner who knowingly permits it, violates § 422-6 and is subject to the § 1-2 general penalty: $10 to $100 for a first offense, $50 to $500 for a repeat offense within a year, plus costs of prosecution.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the curfew hours for minors in Rothschild?
Under § 422-6, curfew runs 11:00 p.m. until 6:00 a.m. the next day on Sunday through Thursday nights, and 12:01 a.m. until 6:00 a.m. on Friday and Saturday nights, covering the weekend overnight hours.
Can a parent be cited if their child breaks curfew in Rothschild?
Yes. Section 422-6.B.2 makes a parent or guardian liable if they knowingly permit or, through insufficient control, allow the minor to remain in a public place or establishment during curfew hours.
Are there exceptions to Rothschild's juvenile curfew?
Yes, nine are listed in § 422-6.C, including being with a parent, running an errand without a detour, working or commuting to work, facing an emergency, exercising First Amendment rights, or being on the sidewalk at the minor's own home.

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