5.12.010 Curfew

(a) It shall be unlawful for any person fifteen (15) through seventeen (17) years of age to be on the streets, alleys or public grounds of the Turtle Mountain Reservation jurisdiction after the hours of 10:00 p.m. on weekdays and 12:00 midnight on weekends and holidays, except for school sanctioned functions, unless accompanied by a parent or lawful guardian having consent or authorization of custody from the parent.

(b) It shall be unlawful for any person who has not yet attained fifteen (15) years of age to be on the streets, alleys or public grounds of the Turtle Mountain Reservation jurisdiction after the hour of 9:00 p.m. on any day of the week, except for school sanctioned functions, unless accompanied by a parent or lawful guardian, or having consent or authorization of custody from the parent.

(c) Any person found in violation of the above subsection (a) or (b) shall be penalized as follows:

(1) First violation:

A written warning from the law enforcement officer shall be issued to the custodial parent or guardian of the juvenile. A copy of the warning will be filed by law enforcement with the Turtle Mountain Tribal Court, Juvenile Division.

(2) Second violation:

Juvenile will be placed under detention at the Law Enforcement Center until such time as the child can be released to the custodial parent or guardian. A second warning violation shall be issued to the parent at the time or release of the juvenile. A copy of the second warning will be filed by law enforcement with the Turtle Mountain Tribal Court, Juvenile Division.

(3) Third and subsequent violations:

The custodial parent or guardian shall be charged with Negligent Supervision of a Minor and upon conviction thereof shall be punished by a fine not to exceed one-hundred dollars ($100) or imprisonment not to exceed fifteen (15) days or both such find and imprisonment may be imposed in the discretion of the Court.