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Speak Up! - View Question #321 |
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Question: What is the curfew in Peoria, Arizona?
Answer: In Peoria, Arizona it is against the law for kids between 16 and 18 years old to be out in public places of the city between midnight and 5 a.m. without being accompanied by an adult over 18 years old. For kids under 16, the curfew is 10 p.m. and 5 a.m. Curfew does not apply to a kid on an emergency errand for their parents nor does it apply to kids heading directly to or from work or an organized and supervised activity (such as church).
Also, it is against the law in Peoria, Arizona for parents to allow their children to stay out past curfew.
Kids caught out past curfew is guilty of a class one misdemeanor and can be fined $50 to $150 plus fees and have to perform mandatory community service or educational programs. Parents found guilty of allowing their kids to stay out past curfew are guilty of a class one misdemeanor too, and can be fined $100-$250. Parents might also have to pay extra fees related to the City's court costs and might have to preform community service, counseling, educational programs or even be placed on probation.
Read the City of Peoria's exact Curfew law. (adobe Acrobat PDF Document)
Read more about curfew in the LawForKids.org Youth Laws section.
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On 04/01/03
Pamela from AZ said:
Kids do have plans @ night. Many might that we don't but we do. Teens should be given the right to stay out late if their parents allow it and if they are not causing any harm. We like to party just like everyone else we like stay out just like everyone else. If we're stripped from that rigth than whereis it going to stop. Next thing you know they're going to tell us what to read, watch, listen, etc. I believe that the curfew has no effect & is just an excuse so we don't bother adults when they are out. The curfew should be banned or made a later hour.
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On 03/14/03
dj from AZ said:
your wrong some teens like me have plans after 12
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On 01/21/03
Trista from AZ said:
I think that the curfew should be at least 11:00 P.M. for kids ranging from 13-17. I think that is only fare. Most kids have plans and with teenagers these days most of them don't plan to do things til later on in the night. So, cops just expect them to go out for an hour. If the parent is okay with the fact that their kids are out. Then why should the cops care? If its not their kid then they shouldn't make it their business. That's what I think. I mean I really think that 17 year olds should get to stay out like 18 year olds. I mean as long as they aren't doing any harm, then what can having
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On 01/01/03
Troy from AZ said:
Curfew laws are ridiculous in most cases.
What is the difference between a person whom is 17.5 and an 18 year old? They are both 12th graders, but the 17 year old has to go to jail if his mom lets him stay out until 12:30. These laws just give kid-hating police officers the right to arrest you for doing nothing, driving home. IF you are 17 almost 18 driving on your way home and it is 12:10 AM, the rude cop with too much coffee will take ou to jail, is that justice?
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On 11/06/02
Ruben G from AZ said:
I think thats good for the kids.... they have nothing to do after 12 anyways
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