For the purposes of this Chapter, the following terms shall
be deemed to have the meanings indicated below:
Anyone under the age of seventeen (17) years. It does not
include anyone under the age of seventeen (17) years who is legally
married. An "emancipated minor" is not included in the term "minor".
Any place to which the public, or a substantial group of
the public has access including, but not limited to, streets, highways,
sidewalks, parking lots, vacant lots, parks and common areas in and
about apartment buildings, office buildings, schools, shops and places
of entertainment.
A.
It shall be unlawful for any minor under the age of seventeen (17)
years to loiter, idle, wander, stroll, play in or travel upon the
public streets, highways, roads, alleys, playgrounds, parks and public
buildings, or any unsupervised public places between the hours of
11:00 P.M. and 6:00 A.M. of the following day; except that the hours
for Saturday and Sunday shall be 12:00 Midnight to 6:00 A.M. The provisions
of this Section shall not apply in the following instances:
1.
When such person is accompanied by his or her parent, guardian
or other adult person having the lawful care and custody of such person;
2.
When such person is upon an errand directed by his or her parent,
guardian or other adult person having the lawful care and custody
of such person;
3.
When such person is returning from or going directly to home
from a school or religious activity;
4.
When such person is returning from or going directly to home
from lawful employment that makes it necessary to be in the above-referenced
places during the prescribed period of time; and
5.
Any other errand as judged by the Law Enforcement Officer to
be fair and just.
Any minor violating any provision of Section 230.020 may be taken into custody for referral to the Juvenile Court of Cass County, Missouri, or be delivered to the juvenile officer of said court, or person acting for him, for such disposition as may appear proper to the said Juvenile Court or juvenile officer. The minor may also be detained until claimed by a parent or legal guardian or escorted to the address where they reside.
It shall be unlawful for the guardian, parent or other adult person having the care and custody of a minor under the age of seventeen (17) years to knowingly permit such minor to violate any provision of Section 230.020 above.
Upon conviction or a plea of guilty, any person, firm or corporation violating or failing to comply with any of the provisions of this Chapter shall be subject to the penalty provisions provided for in Section 100.220 of the City Code.
