Curfew Laws in West Virginia (2026)

4 rules on the books across West Virginia, 2 cities and counties. Select a rule to read the full details.

Severity: Few Restrictions · Light Restrictions · Some Restrictions · Significant Restrictions · Heavy Restrictions

Juvenile Curfew

Hours when minors must be off public streets, including age thresholds, exceptions for work and school activities, and penalties for parents.

West Virginia Code §7-1-12 authorizes counties and municipalities to enact juvenile curfews for persons under 18. State…

Charleston bars anyone under 18 from public places between 10 p.m. and 6 a.m. on school nights and after 12:01 a.m. on…

When public parks close for the night and reopen, including rules for trails, sports fields, and playground areas.

Charleston closes every city park overnight, with seasonal cutoffs enforced by police and the parks director.

Parks across Kanawha County close after dark, whether run by the county, the City of Charleston, or the state. Staying…