No person who is under the age of 18 years of age shall be upon, or
remain in or upon, any of the streets, alleys, parks, parking lots and/or
public places in the Village of Sauk City between the hours of 10:30 p.m.
and 4:00 a.m. Sunday through Thursday and between the hours of 12:00 midnight
and 4:00 a.m. Friday and Saturday unless such child is accompanied by a parent,
guardian or some person of lawful age having legal custody of such child,
or unless he/she is going home from a school-authorized activity or a church
function, or unless his/her employment makes it necessary for him/her to be
upon said streets, alleys, parks, parking lots, or public places, in which
case the provisions of this section shall not apply. If the child is involved
in a school activity, a church function or employment that requires the child
to be upon said streets, alleys, parks, parking lots, or public places between
the hours of 10:30 p.m. and 4:00 a.m. Sunday through Thursday and between
the hours of 12:00 midnight and 4:00 a.m. Friday and Saturday, such minor
shall have a responsible adult that may be contacted in person or by telephone
at that time to verify that child's authorized school activity, church function,
or employment attendance.
A. Responsibilities of parents. It shall be unlawful for
a parent or guardian, or person in charge of such minor, to permit any person
under his or her control, if such person is under the age of 18 years, to
be upon the streets, alleys, parks, parking lots, or other public places in
the Village of Sauk City between the hours of 10:30 p.m. and 4:00 a.m. Sunday
through Thursday and between the hours of 12:00 midnight and 4:00 a.m. Friday
and Saturday, unless accompanied by his or her parent or guardian, or unless
such minor is returning from either an authorized school or church function
as provided in this section or from his or her place of employment.
B. Any minor found violating the provisions of this section
shall be taken and delivered by such police officer to the custody of the
person having legal custody of the minor. A record of such violation shall
be made and filed in the records of the Police Department. Any minor found
violating the provisions of this section shall, upon conviction, be subject
to a forfeiture of up to $25 for each offense; provided, however, that in
the event proceedings are commenced against children aged 16 years or older
for violation of this section, the provisions of §§ 938.17(2)
and 938.343, Wis. Stats., shall be applicable.