The Juvenile Curfew Emergency Amendment Act of 2025 allows the Mayor to extend juvenile curfew hours in the District of Columbia to protect public.
The Juvenile Curfew Emergency Amendment Act of 2025 permits the Mayor to extend juvenile curfew hours through administrative orders, effective 24 hours after issuance. These extensions can last up to 30 days and can be renewed. The Chief of Police can also designate areas with extended curfew hours based on safety concerns, with extensions up to 30 days. Advisory Neighborhood Commissions, business improvement districts, or Main Street organizations can petition for such designations. The act also raises the age limit for juvenile curfew from 17 to 18 years old.
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