No countywide juvenile curfew in Ulster County. City of Kingston has historically had a juvenile curfew ordinance (typically 11pm-6am for under 17). Unincorporated areas and most towns have no juvenile curfew.
Ulster County has no countywide juvenile curfew ordinance. The City of Kingston historically adopted a juvenile curfew under Chapter 182 (Curfew) making it unlawful for persons under 17 to be in public places between approximately 11 PM and 6 AM on school nights and 12 AM-6 AM on weekends, subject to exceptions. Enforcement has been inconsistent; curfew ordinances have faced constitutional scrutiny in NY courts (People v. Chambers, Anonymous v. City of Rochester) regarding vagueness and due process. Standard exceptions: accompanied by parent/guardian; traveling to/from work; school-sponsored activity, religious event, or emergency; exercising First Amendment rights; emancipated minors. Village of New Paltz, Saugerties, Woodstock, Ellenville, and unincorporated towns do NOT have juvenile curfews. Parents/guardians may face liability for knowingly permitting violations. NY State has no statewide juvenile curfew; however, NY Family Court Act provisions apply to status offenses for youth under 18.
Kingston curfew violation (historic): typically warning on first offense, $25-$100 civil penalty on subsequent. Parents knowingly permitting: possible fines. Kingston ordinance has been enforced sporadically; consult current city code and police practice.
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