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Saturday, September 25, 2004

Indiana Law - Whiting curfew ordinance impacts parents

"Irresponsible parents could be fined: New curfew revision allows up to $2,500 penalty if crime is committed" is the headline to this story today in the Munster Times. Some quotes:

WHITING -- Parents who allow their children out after curfew can face a stiff fine for any property damage the child causes.

The Whiting Common Council's revision of the city's curfew ordinance comes in response to a recent U.S. Supreme Court ruling that allows children younger than 18 to be out after curfew hours if they have a parent's permission.

Whiting's ordinance fines a parent or guardian up to $2,500 per incident if convicted of a crime.

"If a parent allows their children to roam the streets after curfew and they get into trouble, being subject to a financial penalty for their irresponsibility is warranted," Whiting Mayor Joe Stahura said.

Emphasis added. I am unaware of the "recent U.S. Supreme Court ruling" referenced. We have had a number of decisions from the SD Indiana and the 7th Circuit - see this July 23rd Indiana Law Blog entry on the issue.

Posted by Marcia Oddi on September 25, 2004 09:02 AM
Posted to Indiana Law