Curfew Laws in Pomona, CA

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

Juvenile Curfew

Minors under 18 may not be in a public place or business establishment in Pomona from 10:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m. Sunday through Thursday, or from 11:59 p.m. to 6:00 a.m. on Friday and Saturday nights, under City Code Sec. 34-261 and Sec. 34-262.

Key details: Sun-Thu curfew: 10:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m.. Fri-Sat curfew: 11:59 p.m. to 6:00 a.m.. Covered ages: Under 18. Max fine: $500.00 per violation. Max jail: 6 months, LA County or city jail.

A minor present in a public place or establishment during curfew hours violates Sec. 34-262; a parent or guardian who knowingly permits or fails to adequately control that presence violates Sec. 34-263. Officers must ask age and reason before citing under Sec. 34-265. Each violation is punishable by up to a $500.00 fine, up to six months in county or city jail, or both, under Sec. 34-266, with each day treated as a separate offense.

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

Park Curfew

Pomona's public parks are open only during daylight hours and close to the public from sunset to sunrise, with an infraction for anyone remaining without a permit for an extended-use event under City Code Sec. 38-72.

Key details: Park hours: Daylight only; closed sunset to sunrise. After-hours access: Only with director's written permit. Hours violation penalty: Infraction, Sec. 38-72(e). Sec. 38-73 acts: 16 prohibited acts, misdemeanor. Camping/fires: Barred except director-designated spots.

Being present in a public park between sunset and sunrise without an approved extended-use permit is an infraction under Sec. 38-72(e). Committing any of the 16 prohibited acts listed in Sec. 38-73, including camping, unpermitted fires, off-leash animals, amplified music that disturbs others, or smoking, is a misdemeanor. Disobeying a lawful order of park staff acting as special police officers is a misdemeanor under Sec. 38-71.

The Bottom Line

Pomona'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 Pomona is broadly strict or permissive.

All of the above reflects Pomona'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.