Quick Notes

Keep the Noise Level Down

Talk to your neighbors before the party, since the most common reason police come to a party is because of complaints from neighbors.
Let your neighbors know when the party will end. Parties during the week may bother people who live on different time schedules.
Keep the party indoors. The police will come if the noise can be heard outside your home.

Keep the Size Reasonable

If the party spills outside, there is a good chance a complaint will be made.

Know Your Guests

Don’t open your party to people passing by. (This is often how irresponsible people enter and cause problems.)
Be aware of the age of your guests.

Keep Alcohol Inside

If the police have a reason to believe alcohol is being consumed or sold by minors, they can break up your party.

Helpful Hints to Keep Your Party Safe

Provide non-alcoholic beverages and food.
Be a good host. Not everyone wants to drink alcohol.

Don’t let anyone Drink & Drive.
Designate a driver, call a sober friend, call a taxi, or carpool.
< br />Don’t let conflicts escalate into violence.

Don’t let a person leave with someone they don’t know.

REMEMBER: You can be held responsible for the actions of your guests.

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Be Careful When You Drink

If You Drink...

Go to the party with someone you know
Drink on a full stomach
Avoid drinks of an unknown mixture
Avoid letting others handle your drink
Do not leave your drinks unattended
Do not play drinking games
Never continue drinking if you have thrown up
Try alternating alcoholic drinks with non-alcoholic beverages such as soda, water, juice, etc.
Do not drink to excess
Leave the party with someone you know
Make sure you have a safe ride home

Possible Fines for Party-Hosts

Noise Violation

Up to $500 fine

Providing Alcohol or Making Alcohol Available to Minors

Arrested: Class A Charge
Up to 1 year in jail
Up to $5,000 bond

Possible Fines for Party-Goers

Minor in Possession of Alcohol, Minor Consuming Alcohol, or Misrepresentation of Age

Up to $500 fine
Suspended Driver’s License
Community Service Hours
Alcohol Classes

Public Intoxication

Up to $500 fine
Alcohol classes
Community service

Attempt to Purchase/Purchase of Alcohol by a Minor

Up to $500 fine

Purchasing, Selling, or Furnishing Alcohol to a Minor

Arrested: Class A Charge
Up to $5,000 bond
Up to 1 year in jail

Failure to Identify

Arrested: Class B Charge
Up to $4,000 bond
Up to 6 months in jail
**Tell the Truth about your name & Date of Birth... or You will be arrested for Failure to Identify.**

When the Police Show Up...

Go talk to them.
Be courteous.
If they tell you to turn down/off the music, DO IT!
If they tell you to end the party, DO IT!

Be A Courteous Citizen

Even though you are awake, your neighbors and friends may not want to be!
If you need assistance in breaking up the party, call the police.
Do not urinate in public.
Place empty cans, cups, or bottles in trash receptacles.
Be sure to legally park your vehicle in the neighborhood.
HELP KEEP LUBBOCK A WONDERFUL PLACE TO LIVE, WORK, AND RAISE A FAMILY!

Download a copy of the Brochure

Off-Campus Guide to Responsible Parties Brochure

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