Curfew Information for the City of Van Buren   
   

The City of Van Buren maintains a curfew for all juveniles below the age of 18. 

 

10:30pm - 6:00am Sunday through Thursday  
12:30am - 6:00am Friday & Saturday  

Any juvenile caught in violation of curfew can be arrested and be subject to fines ordered by the Juvenile Court.

Curfew hours do not change based on the time of year.  In other words, the curfew is the same during summer, spring, and Christmas break as it is when school is in session. 

Below is the Curfew Definition as set forth by Van Buren City Ordinance

That it shall be unlawful for any person under the age of 18 years to be or to remain in or upon any of the streets, alleys or public places in the City of Van Buren, Arkansas, at night after the hour of 10:30pm, Sunday through Thursday nights, and 12:30am on Friday and Saturday nights, unless such person is accompanied by a parent, guardian, or other adult person responsible for or having legal custody of such minor person; or such minor's gainful employment makes it necessary for such minor to be upon said streets, alleys, or other public places after the said specific hours; or on a bonafide emergency errand sanctioned by the parent, guardian, or other adult person responsible for or having legal custody of the said minor.

If you have any questions or concerns in regards to Curfew in the City of Van Buren, please call 479-474-1234.