How Beaverton Handles Curfew Laws: A Practical Guide

Beaverton maintains 115 local ordinances across all categories, and 2 of those deal specifically with curfew laws. Here is a breakdown of what the city actually requires, what is prohibited, and where Beaverton falls on the strict-to-permissive spectrum compared to other cities.

Juvenile Curfew

Beaverton, Oregon bars unaccompanied minors under 18 from public places during set curfew hours, with earlier limits for kids under 14 than for 14-17 year-olds.

Key details: Under 14 (school year): 9:15 p.m.-6 a.m.. Ages 14-17 (school year): 10:15 p.m.-6 a.m.. Summer curfew: 10:15/11:59 p.m.-6 a.m.. Parent penalty: Class 1 civil infraction.

Parents who allow a minor to violate curfew face a Class 1 civil infraction under BC 5.14.040. Minors themselves may be taken into temporary custody under ORS 419.760.

Park Curfew

City Park, the library grounds, the West Lot/Greenspace, and the Round's plazas in Beaverton are open only 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. under BC 9.08.120.

Key details: Hours: 7:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.. Covers: City Park, library, Round plazas, W. Lot. After hours: order to leave; trespass if refused. THPRD parks: not covered, separate hours apply.

Being on covered property outside 7 a.m.-10 p.m. can draw an order to leave; refusing that lawful order is trespass under BC 9.08.230, enforceable by citation or arrest.

The Bottom Line

Beaverton's curfew laws rules are a mixed bag. Some areas are strict, others are relaxed, and the details matter. The best approach is to check the specific rule that applies to your situation rather than assuming Beaverton is broadly strict or permissive.

Keep in mind that Beaverton can amend these rules at any council meeting. For the most current version of any rule mentioned here, check the specific ordinance page, where we track updates as they happen.