Northern Virginia Criminal Justice Academy (NVCJA) Exam 1 Practice

Curfews for minors are local rules aimed at reducing late-night loitering and the safety risks it can bring. The common window that localities adopt is 10:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m. This period focuses enforcement on the late-night hours when loitering is most problematic and aligns with standard curfew practice, giving a clear rule for when minors should not be in public places unless they’re supervised or otherwise exempt. The other time ranges start earlier or end later than this typical curfew, which is why they’re not the best fit.