Frequently Asked Questions:
1. Does Albert Lea have a curfew for juveniles?
Yes, Albert Lea has a curfew ordinance. According to the
City’s curfew ordinance, 38.161, “Between the hours of 11:00
p.m. and 5:00 a.m. of the following day, it is unlawful for
any minor person under the age of 16 years to be in or upon
the public streets, alleys, parks, playgrounds or other
public grounds, public places and public buildings; places
of amusement and entertainment; vacant lots or other
unsupervised places; or any private premises, other than
upon where such person's usual place of residence is
located, without the knowledge, consent and approval of the
owner or person in charge of or responsible for the private
property.” The hours for those 16 and 17 years of age are
12:00 midnight to 5:00 a.m. and have the same conditions
listed above. The curfew does not apply to any
minor who is: 1) accompanied by a parent, guardian or other
adult that has custody of the minor, 2) engaged in their
legitimate employment or when returning home on a direct
route during the ½ hour after finishing work, 3) engaged in
an emergency errand at the direction of a
parent/guardian/adult person having custody, 4) traveling
interstate, 5) lawfully attending or going to or returning
from school, church, or community-sponsored athletic,
musical or social activities or events.
2. My car was towed and
impounded. Where is it and how do I get my car back?
The Albert Lea Police Department uses Allen’s Tow and Travel
located at 128 Garfield Ave. for general towing and vehicle
impounding. To claim your vehicle, you must first pick up a
release form from the dispatch center at the Freeborn County
Law Enforcement Center located at 411 S. Broadway Ave.
Please, be prepared to show identification, proof of
ownership, and proof of insurance. The release form can then
be taken to Allen’s Tow and Travel. Allen’s Tow and Travel
assesses a tow and impound fee. Once they are given the fee
and the release form, you will be allowed to take your
vehicle.
3. Where is the jail located?
All persons arrested on local charges are lodged at the
Freeborn County Adult Detention Center located at 411 S.
Broadway Ave. The jail entrance is located on the back of
the building at the intersection of Pearl St. and Newton
Ave. Look for the door nearest the large chain link gate.
4. What is 12 hour parking?
The City of Albert Lea has an ordinance that prohibits
parking on the city streets for more than a 12 hour period.
This ordinance is designed to allow the City of Albert Lea
to clear the streets of snow, clean the streets, and prevent
junk vehicles from accumulating on the City streets.
According to the 12 hour parking ordinance, 62-68, “any
vehicle moved less than one block in a limited time parking
zone shall be deemed to have remained stationary.” Remember
that it is illegal to remove tire marking chalk.
