Curfew

Per Ordinance 125 Washington County, MN Juvenile Curfew (PDF):

  • "Juvenile" refers to a person under the age of 17. It is unlawful for a juvenile under the age of 15 to be present in any public place or establishment within the City of Woodbury:
    1. Any time between 10 p.m. on any Sunday through Thursday and 5 a.m. of the following day.
    2. Any time between 11 p.m. on any Friday or Saturday and 5 a.m. on the following day.
  • It is unlawful for a juvenile, age 15 or 16, to be present in any public place or establishment within the City of Woodbury:
    1. Any time between 11 p.m. on any Sunday through Thursday and 5 a.m. of the following day.
    2. Any time between midnight and 5 a.m. on any Saturday or Sunday.
  • Exceptions to the above can be that:
    1. The juvenile was accompanied by his or her parent, guardian or other responsible adult.
    2. The juvenile was engaged in a lawful employment activity or was going to or returning home from his or her place of employment.
    3. The juvenile was involved in an emergency situation.
    4. The juvenile was going to, attending, or returning home from an official school, religious or other recreation activity sponsored and/or supervised by a public entity or a civic organization.
    5. The juvenile was on an errand by permission or direction of a parent or guardian (in writing and signed by the parent or guardian).

For additional information or if you have any questions, please contact the Police Department at 651-714-3600 or send us an email.