Police remind the public of current curfew ordinance in Surprise
As summer break quickly approaches, the Surprise Police Department want to remind residents of Surprise about the city’s curfew ordinance for those under the age of 18.
According to the city ordinance, it is unlawful for any minor to remain upon, go or be upon any public street, alley or other public place of the city between 10:00 p.m. and 5:00 a.m., Sunday through Thursday, and between 12:00 midnight and 5:00 a.m. on Friday and Saturday unless accompanied by a legal guardian.
Often times crimes occurring between the hours of 10 pm and 5 am are either committed by juveniles or against juvenile victims. To ensure the safety of minors, starting Friday, May 26, the Surprise Police will be heavily enforcing the curfew ordinance.
Violation of this ordinance is a class 1 misdemeanor. Parents may also be cited for their children being out after curfew if they allowed the juvenile to violate the ordinance.
Click here to review this city ordinance in detail: http://ow.ly/Gkxf300xTy8
