Overview

The Inver Grove Heights Police Department uses the Dakota County curfew ordinance. The county curfew ordinance prohibits juveniles from being in a public place or establishment during certain nighttime hours.

A public place is any place that the public or a substantial portion of the public has access to. This includes street, highways, parks, schools, etc. An establishment is a privately-owned place of business to which the public is invited. Examples of establishments are movie theaters, restaurants, and bowling alleys.

Requirements

Ages	Days	Home By
11 and younger	Sunday - Thursday Friday and Saturday	9:00 pm 10:00 pm
12 - 14	Sunday - Thursday Friday and Saturday	10:00 pm 11:00 pm
15 - 17	Sunday - Thursday Friday and Saturday	11:00 pm 12:00 am

Exceptions

• With a parent, guardian or other responsible adult
• At work or in the process of going to or coming from home or work
• Involved in an emergency
• Going to, attending, or coming home from a supervised school, church, or recreational activity
• In front of his / her own residence

Violation of the curfew ordinance #122 sub 4, may lead to a fine and/or court appearance.