Maple Grove Halloween 2017: Curfew Info

MAPLE GROVE, MN — Make sure to avoid any tricks this Halloween by knowing the curfew rules in Maple Grove. Police told Patch that normal curfew rules apply on Oct. 31. What are those rules, exactly?

The Maple Grove Police Department enforces the Hennepin County curfew. The county curfew applies to anyone under 18. The curfew was designed to protect children and teens because statistics show that a significant amount of crime involving juveniles happens late at night, officials say:

There are exceptions for employment, school, religious observances, sponsored recreational activities, emergencies, errands at the direction of a parent or guardian and engaging in activities protected by the First Amendment. The law applies if the child is any public place after these hours including walking, biking, and driving a vehicle.

Under 12:

• Sunday-Thursday: Be home by 9 p.m.
• Friday and Saturday: Be home by 10 p.m.

12 to 14

• Sunday-Thursday: Be home by 10 p.m.
• Friday and Saturday: Be home by 11 p.m.

15 to 17

• Sunday-Thursday: Be home by 11 p.m.
• Friday and Saturday: Be home by midnight

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