Hillsborough County, FL Curfew Laws: Juvenile Curfew (2026)
Key Facts
- Age
- Under 17
- Sun-Thu
- 11 PM - 5 AM
- Fri-Sat
- Midnight - 6 AM
- Code
- Chapter 42
- Parent Fine
- Up to 500
Summary
Hillsborough County Code Chapter 42 establishes juvenile curfew for persons under 17. Sunday through Thursday 11 PM to 5 AM, Friday and Saturday midnight to 6 AM. Exceptions for employment, emergency, school events, and accompaniment by parent or guardian. Violation is civil infraction for minor and parent.
(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. A minor who violates this section after having received a prior written warning is guilty of a civil infraction and shall pay a fine of $50 for each violation. (4) If a minor violates a curfew and is taken into custody, the minor shall be transported immediately to a police station or to a facility operated by a religious, charitable, or civic organization that conducts a curfew program in cooperation with a local law enforcement agency.
Full Breakdown
Curfew enforced countywide in unincorporated areas and most municipalities. Exceptions include interstate travel, emergency errands, First Amendment activity, work commute with employer letter, and supervised school or religious events. Law enforcement may detain and release to parent. Repeat parental violations can result in parental responsibility fines.
Violations & Fines
Minor: civil citation, community service. Parent: up to 500 dollar fine or mandatory parenting classes for repeat offenses.
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