Hawaii Statewide Rule
Hawaii Statewide Juvenile Curfew Law
Key Facts
- Statute
- HRS Section 577-16
- Age Covered
- Under 16
- Curfew Hours
- 10 p.m. to 4 a.m.
- Adult Penalty
- Up to $1,000
Summary
Hawaii statute imposes a uniform curfew on minors under 16 statewide between 10 p.m. and 4 a.m. The state-level curfew applies in every county, with limited exceptions for accompanied minors and emergencies.
Any child under sixteen years of age, who, except in case of necessity, or except when permitted so to do in writing by a judge of the family court, goes or remains on any public street, highway, public place, or private place held open to the public after ten o'clock in the evening and before four o'clock in the morning, unaccompanied by either a parent or guardian, or an adult person duly authorized by a parent or guardian to accompany the child, is subject to adjudication under section 571-11(2).
Full Breakdown
HRS Section 577-16 prohibits any minor under 16 years of age from being in any public place, place of amusement, entertainment, or refreshment between 10:00 p.m. and 4:00 a.m. unless accompanied by a parent, guardian, or other adult having legal custody, or unless the minor is on lawful business directed by such adult. Operators of public places that admit or permit unaccompanied minors during curfew hours may also be cited. The statute applies uniformly statewide; counties may supplement with stricter local curfews but cannot weaken the state minimum protection.
Violations & Penalties
Minors are referred to Family Court for status offense proceedings. Adults or businesses permitting violations face petty misdemeanor charges with fines up to $1,000.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can my teen be out past 10 p.m. with a parent in Hawaii?
Does the state curfew apply to 16- and 17-year-olds?
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