§ 11–306
Statutes in effect as of October 1, 2026.
Md. Code Ann., Local Gov't § 11-306 (2026)
Title 11. Powers of Code Counties
Subtitle 3. Juvenile Curfew
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(a)
(1)
If a law enforcement officer reasonably believes that a minor is in a public place or on the premises of an establishment in violation of a juvenile curfew ordinance, the officer shall:
(i)
notify the minor that the minor is in violation of the juvenile curfew ordinance;
(ii)
require the minor to tell the officer the minor’s name, address, telephone number, and where to contact the minor’s parent or guardian;
(iii)
issue the minor a written warning that the minor is in violation of the juvenile curfew ordinance; and
(iv)
order the minor to promptly go home.
(2)
The law enforcement officer may take the minor:
(i)
to the minor’s home, if appropriate; or
(ii)
into custody and transport the minor to a local law enforcement station or designated curfew center when:
(1)
the minor has received one previous written warning for a violation of a juvenile curfew ordinance;
(2)
the law enforcement officer has reasonable grounds to believe that the minor has committed a delinquent act, as defined in § 3–8A–01 of the Courts Article; or
(3)
taking the minor into custody is authorized under § 3–8A–14 of the Courts Article.
(3)
A law enforcement officer may issue a civil citation for a violation of a juvenile curfew ordinance to:
(i)
a minor;
(ii)
a parent or guardian of a minor; or
(iii)
an owner, operator, or employee of an establishment.
(b)
The law enforcement agency shall send written notice of the violation of the juvenile curfew ordinance to the minor’s parent or guardian.