[HISTORY: Adopted by the Township Council of the Township of Monroe 2-25-2019 by Ord. No. O-03-2019.[1] Amendments noted where applicable.]
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Editor's Note: This ordinance also superseded former Ch. 118, Curfew, which comprised Art. I, Halloween, adopted 9-17-1969 by Ord. No. O-13-69, as amended; and Art. II, Juveniles, adopted 12-20-1993 by Ord. No. O-43-93, as amended.
A. 
It shall be unlawful for any person to solicit any gifts or treats from any of the residents or business establishments of the Township of Monroe before 3:00 p.m. or after 8:00 p.m. on the day commonly known as "Halloween."
B. 
It shall be unlawful for any person to solicit any gifts or treats from any of the residents or business establishments of the Township of Monroe after 8:00 p.m. on the day commonly known as "Halloween."
[Added 12-10-2025 by Ord. No. O:32-2025[1]]
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Editor's Note: This ordinance also repealed former Art. II, Juveniles, as amended.
As used in this article, the following terms shall have the meanings indicated:
LEGAL GUARDIAN
A person, other than a parent, to whom legal custody of the minor has been given by court order or who is acting in the place of the parent or is responsible for the care and welfare of the minor.
MINOR
An individual under the age of 18 years.
PARENT
Any natural parent or adult person over the age of 21 who is responsible for the care, custody, and control of a minor child.
PUBLIC PLACE
Any place to which the public has access, including but not limited to a public street, road, thoroughfare, sidewalk, bridge, plaza, park, recreation or shopping area, public transportation facility, vehicle used for public transportation, parking lot, or other public building, structure, or area.
SUPERVISION
The exercise of control over a minor child, including knowledge of his or her whereabouts, companions, and activities that may affect or endanger the public peace, safety, and morals.
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Offenses against the public peace, safety, and morals, whether during or outside curfew hours, shall include but not be limited to:
(1) 
A felony, high misdemeanor, misdemeanor, or other offense.
(2) 
Violation of any penal law or municipal ordinance.
(3) 
Any act or offense for which he or she could be prosecuted in the method partaking of the nature of a criminal action or proceeding.
(4) 
Being a disorderly person.
(5) 
Habitual vagrancy.
(6) 
Incorrigibility.
(7) 
Immorality.
(8) 
Knowingly associating with thieves or vicious or immoral people.
(9) 
Growing up in idleness or delinquency.
(10) 
Knowingly visiting gambling places, or patronizing other places or establishments, his or her admission to which constitutes a violation of law.
(11) 
Idly roaming the streets at night.
(12) 
Habitual truancy from school.
(13) 
Deportment endangering the morals, health, or general welfare of said child.
(14) 
Including any and all state statutes under Title 39 of the Motor Vehicle Act as to violations in the operation and use of a motor vehicle but not including violations for parking.
(15) 
Sale and use of narcotics or other drugs.
(16) 
Defacing the property of another (graffiti).
(17) 
Destroying any property of another.
(18) 
Mugging.
(19) 
Assaults.
(20) 
Assaults and battery.
(21) 
Loitering in groups of three or more on any public streets, highways, or alleys.
(22) 
Loitering or destruction or defacing of public property owned by the governments of the Township, county, or state.
(23) 
Destruction of playground equipment and public parks.
(24) 
Consumption of alcoholic beverages on a public street.
(25) 
Drunkenness.
(26) 
Begging.
(27) 
Lack of supervision by a parent, legal guardian, or other person having the care or custody of a minor child under the age of 18. A "person" is defined to include parents, guardians, or persons having custody or control of minor children.
(28) 
Indecent exposure.
A. 
It shall be unlawful for any minor under 18 years of age to be in or upon any public place within the Township between the hours of 10:00 p.m. and 6:00 a.m. unless accompanied by a parent or legal guardian, or engaged in lawful employment or a supervised school, religious, or community activity.
B. 
On October 30 and October 31 of each year, the curfew shall begin at 8:00 p.m.
C. 
Exceptions shall include emergencies, medical necessity, or direct travel to or from authorized employment or activities as set forth above.
A. 
It shall be unlawful for any parent, legal guardian, or other person having care or custody of a minor to encourage, contribute to, or by failure to exercise supervision and control, cause or allow a minor to violate this article.
B. 
Lack of supervision or failure to know the whereabouts or associations of a minor during curfew hours shall constitute prima facie evidence of a violation of this section.
A. 
The fact that a child under the age of 18 years is apprehended while on any public streets, highways, alleys or parks during hours of curfew shall be prima facie evidence of a violation of this article on the part of the parents, legal guardian or other person having custody or care of said minor.
B. 
When any person under the age of 18 years is apprehended in violation of this article or in violation of any laws of the State of New Jersey as outlined herein and has been brought before the Judge of the Division of the Gloucester County Juvenile and Domestic Relations Court, and upon the Court's determination that the child is guilty of an offense within the purview of this article, the parent, legal guardian, or other person having care and custody of said minor may be summoned before a Judge of the Municipal Court of the Township of Monroe and ordered to provide supervision of the minor.
C. 
The failure of said parent, legal guardian, or other person having legal custody of said minor child, upon a second offense, shall cause the parent, legal guardian, or the other person having custody of said minor child to be subject to the penalties provided herein.
A. 
Any person found guilty of violating the provisions of this article shall, upon conviction, be subject to:
(1) 
A fine not exceeding $2,000; or
(2) 
Imprisonment for a period not exceeding 90 days; or
(3) 
Both, in the discretion of the Court.
B. 
The Court may also require community service, and, where feasible, require that such service be performed jointly by the minor and the parent or guardian.