Douglas County enforces a juvenile curfew for minors under 17. Nighttime curfew hours typically run 11 PM to 6 AM on school nights with later weekend hours.
Douglas County imposes juvenile curfew restrictions for minors under 17 (some cities under 18). Typical school night curfew is 11 PM to 6 AM Sunday through Thursday. Weekend curfew extends to midnight to 6 AM Friday and Saturday. Daytime curfew may also apply during school hours. Exceptions include travel to/from work, school events, emergencies, and being accompanied by a parent. Enforcement is typically by police who may return minors home or issue citations to parents. Neb. Rev. Stat. §28-1005 may provide the state-level framework.
First offense: warning and parental notification. Repeat: $50 to $500 fine to parents. Habitual violations: referral to juvenile court.
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