Wayne County, MI Curfew Laws: Juvenile Curfew (2026)
Key Facts
- Curfew (15 & under)
- 8 p.m.–6 a.m. (10 p.m. in DST)
- Curfew (16–17)
- 9 p.m.–6 a.m.; 11 p.m. weekends/DST
- First offense
- $100 civil infraction
- Fourth offense
- Misdemeanor, up to 90 days jail
- Opt-out
- Cities/townships can opt out locally
Summary
Wayne County bars anyone under 18 from public places during curfew hours: 8 p.m. to 6 a.m. for kids 15 and under, 9 p.m. (11 p.m. weekends) to 6 a.m. for 16- and 17-year-olds.
Curfew hours for juveniles of age 15 and under means from 8:00 p.m. until 6:00 a.m. except during the period designated as daylight savings time when the hours shall be between 10:00 p.m. and 6:00 a.m.
Curfew hours for juveniles ages 16 and 17 means from 9:00 p.m. until 6:00 a.m., except beginning on Friday and Saturday evenings and during the period designated as daylight savings time when the hours shall be between 11:00 p.m. and 6:00 a.m.
Emergency means an unforeseen combination of circumstances or the resulting state which calls for immediate action. The term emergency includes, but is not limited to, a fire, a natural disaster, an automobile accident, or any situation which requires immediate action to prevent or treat serious bodily injury or loss of life.
Establishment means any privately owned place of business operated for a profit to which the public is invited, including, but not limited to, any store, bar, restaurant, laundry, car wash, bank facility, and place of amusement or entertainment inclusive of the grounds thereof.
Guardian means a person who, under court order, is the guardian of the person of a juvenile, or an employee, officer or official of a public or private agency with whom a juvenile has been placed by a court of competent jurisdiction.
Law enforcement officer means the Sheriff of Wayne County, any deputy of the Sheriff, and any other person with the power of arrest at the pertinent location within the confines of Wayne County.
Official source re-checked September 7, 2026: no newer edition of the code had been published (publisher’s edition: Code of Ordinances: Supplement 31).
Full Breakdown
Wayne County Code Chapter 167 makes it unlawful for anyone under 18 to be in any public place or private establishment during curfew hours: 8 p.m.–6 a.m. for juveniles 15 and younger (10 p.m.–6 a.m. during daylight saving time), and 9 p.m.–6 a.m. for 16- and 17-year-olds, shifting to 11 p.m.–6 a.m. on Friday and Saturday nights and during daylight saving time. Parents and business operators who knowingly let a violation happen are also liable. Exceptions cover work, supervised school/religious/civic activities, emergencies, and being accompanied by a parent or guardian. Cities and townships within the county can opt out by adopting their own ordinance.
Violations & Fines
First offense: $100 civil infraction. Second offense within a year: $200. Third within two years: $500. Fourth or later: misdemeanor, up to $1,000 fine and 90 days in jail.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Sources & Official References
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