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

By CityRuleLookup Editorial Team

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 Municipal Code §9.40 establishes a juvenile curfew prohibiting minors under 18 from being in public places between 10:00 PM and 5:00 AM unless accompanied by a parent or engaged in a statutorily exempt activity. Violations are infractions and may be diverted to counseling.

Key details: Hours: 10 PM-5 AM. Age: Under 18. Code: FMC §9.40. Exemptions: Work, emergency, school activities. First Offense: Often diversion.

First offense: typically diversion/warning. Second: infraction up to $250. Parents may be cited for knowingly allowing violations.

Park Curfew

Folsom city parks are closed from dusk (one-half hour after sunset) to 5:00 AM unless a specific facility is rented or permitted for evening use. Folsom Lake State Recreation Area, run by California State Parks, has its own posted hours — generally closing at sunset.

Key details: City Parks: Closed dusk (30 min after sunset)-5 AM. Code: FMC §12.12. Folsom Lake SRA: State Parks hours (generally sunset). Camping: Only at Beals Point/Peninsula by reservation. Trespass: Penal Code §602.

City park curfew: infraction up to $100-$250. State park after-hours: citation under Cal. Code Regs. Title 14 §4301 up to several hundred dollars plus fees.

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.