06/20/2026
🚨 CMPD TO PARENTS 🚨
CMPD is sending a strong message this summer: know where your children are and make sure they're home before curfew.
Parents and guardians who knowingly allow minors to violate Charlotte's curfew ordinance could face serious legal consequences, including mandatory court appearances, fines, and even court-ordered parenting classes. Juveniles caught violating curfew may also face action through the juvenile justice system.
The ordinance also extends to businesses. Property owners and operators who knowingly allow underage teens to remain on their property during curfew hours could face misdemeanor charges as well.
As summer activities ramp up across Charlotte, law enforcement is encouraging families to stay informed, stay involved, and help keep neighborhoods safe. Knowing who your kids are with, where they are, and when they should be home can help avoid legal trouble and keep everyone safe.
The ordinance is for juveniles under the age of 16.
⚠️Curfew Hours:
Ages 12 and Under: 10pm - 6am
Ages 13 - 15: 11pm - 6am