§ 19-11. Curfew hours for minors—Definitions.

The following words, terms and phrases, when used in sections 19-11 through 19-11.4 of this chapter shall have the meanings ascribed to them in this section, except where the context clearly indicates a different meaning:

Emergency means an unforeseen combination of circumstances or the resulting state that calls for immediate action.

Guardian means a person who, under court order, is the guardian of the person of a minor or a public or private agency with whom a minor has been placed by an authorized agency or court; or at least twenty-one (21) years of age and authorized by a parent or guardian to have the care and custody of a minor.

Insufficient control means failure to exercise reasonable care and diligence in the supervision of the juvenile.

Minor means any person under eighteen (18) years of age.

Parent means a person who is a natural parent, adoptive parent or step-parent of the minor.

(Code 1972, § 7-372; Ord. No. 1887, 5-5-86; Ord. No. 1964, § 1, 7-6-87; Ord. No. 2765, §§ 1, 2, 5-1-95)

State law reference

Limitation on penalties for violation of curfew ordinances, A.R.S. § 8-241.