Indiana has had a curfew law since at least 1945. The law is meant to keep disruptive teens from disturbing the peace during unreasonable hours.
In 2001, the law was revised and updated. Currently, the law states that minors under the age of 15 cannot be in a public place after 11:00 p.m. or before 5:00 a.m. on any day. Minors from the ages of 15 to 17 are not allowed to be in a public place between 1:00 a.m. and 5:00 a.m. on Saturday or Sunday. During the week days, they are not allowed to be in public spaces between 11:00 p.m. and 5:00 a.m.
This law is flexible, as it allows minors to be out past curfew if they are at their job, a school event, a religious event or are in an emergency that involves someone’s safety. More exemptions from this law include if the minor is accompanied by a parent or guardian or is participating in an activity with permission of the minor’s parent or guardian.
Violation of curfew can result in a fine up to 50 dollars. If an officer feels it is necessary, they are allowed to take a violating minor into custody.