Title 9

Chaper 7
OFFENSES BY OR AGAINST MINORS

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Article 64
CURFEW

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  • 9.7.64.010 Established
  • 9.7.64.020 Hours designated--generally
  • 9.7.64.030 Hours designated

9.7.64.010 Established

It is unlawful for any minor under the age of eighteen years to remain away from home at late and unusual hours of the nighttime, unless in the company of the parent, guardian or other responsible adult companion. (Ord. 2370 §2(part), 1984).

9.7.64.020 Hours designated—generally

Subject to the provisions of Section 9.64.010 and to serve as a guide for parents and minors in observing this chapter, the hours set out in Section 9.64.030 shall be presumed late and unreasonable and any arrest based thereon shall be lawful. (Ord. 2370 §2(part), 1984).

9.7.64.030 Hours designated

  1. It is unlawful for a person less than eighteen years of age to be present at or upon any public assembly, building, place, street or highway at the following times unless accompanied and supervised by a parent, legal guardian or other responsible adult companion at least eighteen years of age approved by a parent or legal guardian or unless engaged in a business or occupation which the laws of this state authorize a person less than eighteen years of age to perform:
    1. Between 12:01 a.m. and six a.m. Saturday;
    2. Between 12:01 a.m. and six a.m. Sunday; and
    3. Between eleven p.m. on Sunday to Thursday, inclusive, and six a.m. on the following day.
  2. It is unlawful for a parent, legal guardian or other adult person to knowingly permit a minor under the age of eighteen in their custody or control to violate subsection A of this section, and such violation shall constitute a misdemeanor.
  3. Any minor under the age of eighteen years who is apprehended for a violation of this chapter shall be dealt with in accordance with the provisions of Title 41, Chapter 5, Montana Codes Annotated, concerning juvenile courts and proceedings against juvenile delinquents. (Ord. 2370 §2(part), 1984).

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