Illinois Statewide Rule
Illinois Statewide Juvenile Curfew Under 720 ILCS 5/12C-60
Key Facts
- Statute
- 720 ILCS 5/12C-60
- Age Limit
- Under 17
- Weeknight Curfew
- 11 p.m. to 6 a.m.
- Weekend Curfew
- 12:01 a.m. to 6 a.m.
Summary
Illinois imposes a statewide juvenile curfew barring minors under 17 from public places late at night under Section 12C-60 of the Criminal Code, which replaced the repealed Child Curfew Act in 2013.
(a) Curfew offenses. (1) A minor commits a curfew offense when he or she remains in any public place or on the premises of any establishment during curfew hours. (2) A parent or guardian of a minor or other person in custody or control of a minor commits a curfew offense when he or she knowingly permits the minor to remain in any public place or on the premises of any establishment during curfew hours.
Full Breakdown
Section 12C-60 of the Criminal Code (720 ILCS 5/12C-60) makes it unlawful for a minor under 17 to remain in a public place or on the premises of an establishment between 12:01 a.m. and 6:00 a.m. on Saturday and Sunday, and between 11:00 p.m. and 6:00 a.m. Sunday through Thursday nights. The former Child Curfew Act (720 ILCS 555) was repealed by Public Act 97-1109, which moved the offense into the Criminal Code. Defenses cover minors accompanied by a parent, running a parental errand, traveling to or from work, facing an emergency, or exercising First Amendment rights. Parents who knowingly permit a violation are also liable. Municipalities may adopt stricter local curfews.
Violations & Penalties
A curfew violation is a petty offense punishable by a fine of $10 to $500; courts may order community service instead of or in addition to the fine.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can Illinois cities set later curfew hours than the state?
Are there exceptions to Illinois curfew?
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