Chapter 12 — MINORS AND JUVENILES
Lake County Municipal Code Art. I Curfew
Lake County Municipal Code · 2026-10 edition · updated 2026-10-18 · Lake County
Cite as: Lake County Municipal Code Article I · Text as of 2026-10-18
(Ord. No. 592, § 2, 1970)
(Ord. No. 592, § 5, 1970)
(Ord. No. 592, § 2, 1970)
(Ord. No. 592, § 4, 1970)
Secs. 12-4—12-13. - Reserved.
Sec. 12-1. - Declaration.¶
Sec. 12-2. - Exceptions.¶
2.1 The above section shall not apply:¶
(a) Where the said minor is accompanied by a parent, legal guardian or other adult person having the care and custody of said minor; or
(b) Where the said minor is on an errand at the direction of the minor's parent or guardian or responsible adult, without detour or delay; or
(c) Where the presence of said minor in the place or places is connected with or required by some legitimate business, trade, profession or occupation, by reason of employment, trade, profession or occupation, by reason of employment, inclusive of time necessary for going to and returning from such place of business at which said minor is in attendance; or
(d) Where the said minor is attending an official school, religious or other adult supervised recreational activity sponsored by the county, a city, a civic organization or other similar entity that takes responsibility for the safety of the minor, or going to or returning home from such an activity, without detour or delay; or
(e) Where the said minor is:
(1) In a motor vehicle involved in intrastate or interstate travel; or
(2) Engaged in employment, or going to or returning home from employment, without detour or delay; or
(3) Involved in an emergency; or
(4) On the sidewalk adjacent to the minor's residence, providing the minor is not otherwise violating the law; or
(5) Exercising First Amendment rights protected by the United States Constitution, such as the free exercise of religion, freedom of speech and the right of assembly; or
(6) Emancipated pursuant to law.
(Ord. No. 592, § 2, 1970; Ord. No. 2422, § 1, 12-23-97)
Sec. 12-3. - Penalties.¶
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