The District of Columbia now has a curfew for anyone under the age of 17. It is important for you and your family to know what the law says, how it is enforced and what alternative programs are for youth. The curfew in Bricktown is daily from 11 p.m. to 6 a.m. Students aged 16 and 17 involved in internships or apprenticeships in the field of work-integrated learning may work in HOs #5, #8, #10, #12, #14, #16, #17 under certain conditions (see Appendix D in “Federal and State Labor Laws for Youth Work-Based Learning”). The Juvenile Curfew Act of 1995 (DC code 2-1541 et seq.) states that persons under the age of 17 may not remain in or on any street, park or other outdoor public place, in a vehicle or on the grounds of a District of Columbia institution during the curfew. unless they are involved in certain exempted activities. Eighty-eight curfews were imposed in 2010. That number does not indicate a significant increase or decrease from previous years, Wardlow said. The parent or guardian of a minor under 17 years of age commits an offence if he knowingly or through insufficient control of the minor allows the violation of the Curfew Act. Any adult who violates the Youth Curfew Act will be fined up to $500 or for community service.
A minor who violates the curfew may be sentenced to up to 25 hours of community service. U.S. Department of Labor – YouthRules The U.S. Department of Labor`s YouthRules website provides quick access to information about federal and state labor laws that apply to young workers. The website educates young people about the rules and provides information to parents, educators and employers. Note that Oklahoma`s child labor laws mirror federal regulations for 16- and 17-year-olds, but are more restrictive than federal laws for 14- and 15-year-old Oklahomans in the labor market. Minors apprehended for curfew violations will be taken to the Community Response Centre, 201 NE 50, where they will be detained until their parents or guardians can pick them up, Wardlow said. The maximum fine for a minor traveling during curfew is $302, Wardlow said. All Oklahoma students ages 14 and 15 must obtain a work permit (also known as a work certificate) before getting a job or participating in work-integrated learning.
See Appendix A in “Federal and Land Labour Laws for Youth Work-Based Learning.” Yes. The Curfew Act applies to anyone under the age of 17 who is in the District of Columbia during the curfew. This includes both district residents and youth living elsewhere. The professions listed below are general professions identified by the regulations as appropriate for minors aged 14 and 15. Most of the professions listed below have specific regulations. Further explanations can be found in Appendices B and C of the Federal and State Labour Law for Youth Work-Based Learning. The DC Curfew Act, passed in 1995, was introduced to protect the health and safety of youth and our communities. After the law was challenged in court, MPD suspended enforcement until the court ruled whether the law was constitutional.
In June 1999, the District of Columbia Court of Appeals ruled on the constitutional law. The district resumed enforcement in the fall of 1999. Oklahoma City`s curfew applies to anyone under the age of 18. It is valid from 12:01 to 06:00. Monday through Friday and 1 a.m. to 6 a.m. on Saturdays and Sundays, said Sgt. Jennifer Wardlow of the Oklahoma City Police Department. The curfew is seven days a week from 12:01 p.m. to 6:01 a.m.
Oklahoma Department of Labor – Child Labor Unit The Child Labor website provides rules and regulations, frequently asked questions, forms, and other resources to help employers comply with Oklahoma`s child labor laws. By comparison, more than 4,600 students missed school in Oklahoma City in the spring and fall of 2010, Lt. Paco Balderrama said. School absenteeism is defined as five or more unjustified absences per semester. Federal and Oklahoma state laws governing youth in the workplace address the following: With an extra hour of sunshine and warmer temperatures, Oklahoma City police are warning parents that their children should be indoors overnight. Balderrama said that once officials informed parents of the situation, those numbers decreased. The Oklahoma City Police Department`s truancy unit reported a 53 percent drop in the spring semester and a 40 percent drop in the fall semester after officers contacted students and their families, he said. “In nine out of 10 cases, it`s just a child who wants to spend time with friends instead of being home,” she said. There are exceptions to the law for minors who go to their school activities or workplace during those hours, she said. Authorized Occupations Any non-hazardous occupation is permitted (see the list of hazardous occupations in “Federal and State Labour Laws for Youth Work-based Learning,” Appendix D). For more information on youth safety programs and tips, please contact: For a print-ready version of this content, including additional appendices, see “Federal and State Labor Laws for Youth-Based Learning: Your Guide to Understanding Workplace Learning Opportunities.” “This law is in place to protect children.
Of course, if we see them at two or three in the morning, we want to get them off the street so nothing happens to them,” she said. The District of Columbia has a variety of programs and centers that serve youth seeking alternatives to the street, including social, educational, recreational, and counseling services. For more programs, please call District Responses! Helpline at (202) INFO-211 (463-6211) or online at answersplease.dc.gov.