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Curfew Laws in Porterville, CA (2026)

2 verified curfew laws for Porterville, California, sourced directly from the municipal code and official government pages.

Verified from official government sources

Juvenile Curfew

In the City of Porterville, anyone under 18 who loiters, wanders or plays on public streets, alleys, parks or parking grounds between 10:00 PM and sunrise without a parent or guardian is guilty of a misdemeanor under the municipal code.

Porterville Minor Curfew Hours

Some Restrictions

Porterville Municipal Code §§ 16-1, 16-2

16-1: CURFEW; GENERALLY: ... Every person under the age of eighteen (18) years who loiters, wanders, strolls, loafs or plays about or upon the public streets, avenues, alleys, parks, public parking grounds or public places, between the hour of ten o'clock (10:00) P.M., and the time of sunrise the following day, when not accompanied by his parent or legal guardian having legal custody and contro...

Park Curfew

Six named city parks, Murry, Westview, Olivewood, Noon Lions', North and Zalud, close to the public between 10:00 p.m. and 5:00 a.m.; entering, staying, or refusing to leave during that window is a misdemeanor, though Zalud's tennis courts are exempt.

Porterville Park Closing Hours

Significant Restrictions

Porterville Municipal Code § 19-11

19-11: CLOSING HOURS IN PARKS: A. It shall be unlawful for any person to enter, to remain in, or to refuse to leave Murry park, Westview park, Olivewood park, Noon Lions' park, North park, or Zalud park between the hours of ten o'clock (10:00) P.M. and five o'clock (5:00) A.M. B. The Zalud park tennis courts shall be excluded from such restriction as stated in subsection A of this section. C. A...

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Curfew Laws in Tulare County