Curfew Laws in Folsom, CA: What Residents Actually Need to Know

If you live in Folsom or are thinking about moving there, curfew laws are one of those things you probably won't think about until they affect you directly. Folsom has 2 specific rules on the books covering different aspects of curfew laws, and some of them might surprise you.

Juvenile Curfew

Folsom bars anyone under 18 from loitering, wandering or playing in public streets, parks, businesses open to the public, or other unsupervised places between 10:30 p.m. and daylight under Municipal Code Section 9.80.010. Parents and guardians who knowingly let a minor violate curfew face the same rule under Section 9.80.020, and violations carry both administrative sanctions and a misdemeanor track.

Key details: Curfew hours: 10:30 p.m. to daylight. Applies to: Anyone under 18. Parent/guardian liability: FMC § 9.80.020. Max misdemeanor fine: $1,000. Max jail term: 6 months.

A curfew violation under Chapter 9.80 is classified as both an administrative violation under Section 1.08.020 and, separately, a misdemeanor punishable by a fine of up to $1,000, up to six months in county jail, or both. Section 9.80.040 also designates a curfew violation a Level A violation under Section 1.09.012, which sets the range of administrative monetary sanctions the city can impose in addition to, or instead of, the criminal penalty.

This is not one of those rules that cities tend to ignore. Folsom actively enforces its juvenile curfew requirements.

Park Curfew

Folsom bars anyone from using a park facility or loitering on park property after the closing hours the city council sets for that facility. Municipal Code Section 9.68.020(20) requires the hours to be posted at the entrance or on the facility itself, and Section 9.68.030 makes ignoring a posted closing time an infraction with an escalating fine.

Key details: Governing section: FMC § 9.68.020(20). Closing hours: Set and posted per facility by city council. First offense fine: Up to $50. Second offense (1 yr): Up to $100. Third+ offense (1 yr): Up to $250.

A violation of Chapter 9.68, including remaining in a park after posted closing hours, is an infraction under Section 9.68.030. The fine is capped at $50 for a first violation, $100 for a second violation within one year, and $250 for each additional violation within that same year. Folsom police and park rangers issue the citation on the spot; there's no separate administrative hearing process built into this chapter.

The Bottom Line

Folsom'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 Folsom is broadly strict or permissive.

All of the above reflects Folsom's municipal code as of our last review. If you need specifics on fines, exemptions, or filing requirements, the detailed ordinance pages linked above have the full breakdown.