West Allis, WI Curfew Laws: Juvenile Curfew (2026)
Key Facts
- Curfew hours
- 11:00 p.m. to 5:00 a.m.
- Covers
- Anyone under 17
- Enforced by
- West Allis Police Department
- Adjoining charge
- Contributing to Curfew Violation
Summary
West Allis bars minors under 17 from public places between 11 p.m. and 5 a.m. unless a parent, work, an emergency, or another listed exception applies.
"Curfew hours" refer to the hours of 11:00 p.m. through 5:00 a.m., of each day. ... "Minor" refers to any person under seventeen (17) years of age. ... It shall be unlawful for a minor, during curfew hours, to remain in or upon any Public Place within the City, to remain in any motor vehicle operating or parked therein or thereon, or to remain in or upon the premises of any Establishment within the City, unless the minor is accompanied by a parent...
Official source re-checked September 7, 2026: no newer edition of the code had been published (publisher’s edition: Code of Ordinances: ?).
Full Breakdown
City Code § 6.025 sets curfew hours at 11:00 p.m. to 5:00 a.m. and makes it unlawful for anyone under 17 to remain in a public place, a parked or moving vehicle, or on the premises of a business open to the public during those hours. Exceptions cover minors accompanied by a parent, on errands with written parental authorization, coming from work or a supervised school/religious/civic activity, or exercising First Amendment rights. Police may detain a minor found in violation until a parent takes custody, and parents, vehicle owners, and business operators who knowingly allow a violation face their own "Contributing to Curfew Violation" charge.
Violations & Fines
Officers may detain a violating minor until a parent or guardian responds; the minor can be referred to juvenile authorities under Wis. Stat. ch. 48 or cited. Parents, vehicle owners/operators, and business operators who knowingly permit a violation are separately chargeable.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can a West Allis minor be out past 11 p.m. for work?
What happens if my child is caught out after curfew?
Sources & Official References
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