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Curfew Laws in Stockton, CA (2026)

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

Verified from official government sources

Juvenile Curfew

Stockton bars minors under 18 from public streets, sidewalks, parks, and other public places between 11:00 p.m. and 6:00 a.m., and during school hours on days school is in session, unless accompanied by a parent or guardian. Violating the curfew, or knowingly letting your child violate it, is a misdemeanor under Chapter 9.24.

Stockton Juvenile Curfew Hours

Some Restrictions

Stockton Municipal Code §§ 9.24.020, 9.24.030

"Curfew hours"means after the hour of 11:00 p.m. until 6:00 a.m. on the following day; and, for those juveniles who are subject to the compulsory education laws of the State, including continuing education, during those hours during the day when school is actually in session. ... It is unlawful and a misdemeanor for any minor under the age of 18 years to remain in or upon any public street, sid...

Park Curfew

Stockton Municipal Code § 12.56.020 bars entering or loitering in any posted City park between one hour after sundown and one hour before sunrise. Lighted courts and ball fields get an exception, but even there nobody may stay past 10:00 p.m. or arrive before 6:00 a.m. without Parks and Recreation's permission. The curfew only applies where the City has posted required signage.

Stockton City Park Curfew Hours

Some Restrictions

Stockton Municipal Code § 12.56.020

A. It is unlawful for any person to enter, remain, or loiter within the limits of any park now owned or to be hereafter owned by the City, either inside or outside the limits of the City between one hour after sundown and one hour before sunrise the next day. This section shall not apply unless the park has been posted as provided in Section 12.56.030. B. The time provisions hereof shall not ap...

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