Curfew Laws in Orem, UT

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

Juvenile Curfew

Orem bars minors under 16 from public places between 11 p.m. and 5 a.m. every night, and bars minors under 18 between 11 p.m. and 5 a.m. Sunday through Thursday and between 1 a.m. and 5 a.m. on weekends. Parents who knowingly allow a violation are also liable.

Key details: Under 16 curfew: 11:00 p.m. to 5:00 a.m., every night. Under 18 curfew (Sun-Thu): 11:00 p.m. to 5:00 a.m.. Under 18 curfew (Fri/Sat nights): 1:00 a.m. to 5:00 a.m.. Parental liability: Knowingly allowing violation is unlawful. Exceptions: 8 listed, incl. work, emergency, supervised events.

A minor violating the applicable curfew window under Section 9-2-3 is subject to arrest or citation and is released to a parent or guardian. A parent or guardian who knowingly allows the violation, or who refuses to appear and take custody after a peace officer's order, commits a separate violation of Section 9-2-3.

Park Curfew

Every City park in Orem closes at 11:00 p.m. and stays closed until 5:00 a.m. under Orem City Code 13-1-11. Anyone other than a City employee on duty who is found in a park during those hours is breaking the law. The only built-in exception is for a Department of Recreation-approved overnight display tied to a City-sponsored, communitywide historical or patriotic celebration.

Key details: Curfew hours: 11:00 p.m. to 5:00 a.m., daily. Applies to: All City parks, lots, and structures. Allowed inside: On-duty City employees only. Exception: City-sponsored historical/patriotic overnight display. Exception requires: Written agreement on irrigation, security, liability.

Being in a City park after the 11:00 p.m. to 5:00 a.m. curfew, other than as an on-duty City employee or an authorized overnight-celebration participant, is enforced under the Orem City Code's general penalty provisions, since Section 13-1-11 sets no separate fine. Police routinely patrol parks after closing and can cite or remove violators on sight; a person removed for a curfew violation who returns before 5:00 a.m. faces a second violation under 13-1-3's 24-hour return rule.

The Bottom Line

Orem'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 Orem is broadly strict or permissive.

All of the above reflects Orem'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.