The Village Board of Trustees of the Village of Solvay makes
the following findings:
A. There have been numerous complaints directed to the Mayor and Trustees
and other local officials from residents concerning the incidence
of harm realized, and caused, by juveniles in the Village during nocturnal
hours. Investigation into these complaints has resulted in the finding
that the unsupervised nocturnal presence of minors encourages acts
of mischief, damage to private and public property and personal injury
to other juveniles, as well as to members of the community.
B. The complaints received and the investigations show that the protection
of the health, safety and welfare of minors and the community requires
action undertaken by the Village in the public interest to regulate
the nocturnal presence of minors. The Village acknowledges that the
attributes particular to juveniles whose immaturity, inexperience
and lack of judgment may serve to impair their ability to exercise
their rights wisely necessarily increases the importance of protecting
the public welfare.
C. In recognition of the special traits, vulnerabilities and needs of
minors and the Village's interest and responsibility to protect its
citizens from harm, the purpose of the juvenile curfew is to protect
minors from each other and from other persons on the streets and in
public areas during nocturnal hours. In addition, the curfew is intended
to protect the general public from nocturnal mischief and crime committed
by minors.
As used this chapter, the following terms shall have the meanings
indicated:
CURFEW HOURS
Curfew hours begin at 10:00 p.m. and end at 5:00 a.m.
MINOR
Any person under the age of 18 years.
[Amended 11-26-2019 by L.L. No. 5-2019]
PARENT
Any natural or adoptive parent or legal guardian or custodian
of any minor.
If any provision of this chapter shall be invalidated by any
court, such provision shall be deemed severable, and the remaining
provisions shall continue in full force and effect.
This chapter shall take effect immediately upon filing with
the Secretary of State.