A. Curfew Established; Exception: It shall be unlawful for any juvenile between the age of seven (7) and seventeen (17) years, who is subject to compulsory school attendance pursuant to the Illinois school code, whether attending a public, private or parochial school, who has been expelled or suspended from attending such school, and who is not otherwise subject to section 6-6-2 of this chapter, to be upon any public road, street, alley, park or other lands used for public purposes or in any public place of business or amusement within the village during the daytime hours when such schools are in session, except for the following juveniles: (Ord. 96-29, 11-19-1996; amd. 2016 Code)
1. Those accompanied by a parent or other person over the age of eighteen (18) years having legal custody of the juvenile.
2. Those engaged in, or going to, or coming from a place of employment, which employment is allowed under the laws of the state.
3. Those seeking medical care or treatment.
4. Those attending religious activities.
5. Those engaged in interstate travel.
6. Those involved in an emergency situation. (Ord. 96-29, 11-19-1996)
B. Enforcement: Upon observing, during daytime school hours, a juvenile between the age of seven (7) and seventeen (17) years upon any public street, road, alley, park or in a public place of business or amusement, a police officer shall determine if the juvenile is a truant under the terms of section 6-6-2 of this chapter. If the police officer determines that the juvenile is not a truant pursuant to the terms of section 6-6-2 of this chapter, the police officer shall determine the age of the juvenile and inquire into the reasons for his or her appearance in such public place. If it is determined by the police officer that the juvenile does not fall within the enumerated exceptions set forth in subsection A of this section, the juvenile shall be deemed to be in violation of this section. (Ord. 96-29, 11-19-1996; amd. 2016 Code)
C. Responsibility Of Parent Or Guardian: It shall be unlawful for any parent or legal guardian of a juvenile found to be in violation of this section to knowingly permit or allow the juvenile to be upon public lands or in public places during hours in which school is in session.
D. Penalties:
1. Juvenile: Any juvenile who is found guilty of violating the terms of this section shall be subject to a fine not to exceed five hundred dollars ($500.00) for each offense.
2. Parent Or Guardian: Any parent or legal guardian found guilty of violating the terms of this section shall be fined a sum not to exceed one hundred dollars ($100.00) for the first offense, two hundred fifty dollars ($250.00) for the second offense, five hundred dollars ($500.00) for the third offense, and one thousand dollars ($1,000.00) for the fourth offense. Such parent or legal guardian may, alternatively or in addition to the monetary fines set forth herein, be sentenced to community service. (Ord. 96-29, 11-19-1996)