Juvenile Curfew: Midway City vs Orange
How do juvenile curfew rules compare between Midway City, CA and Orange, CA?
Orange has fewer restrictions than Midway City.
Midway City, CA
Orange County
Orange County's curfew ordinance under Title 3, Division 6, Article 1 prohibits minors under 18 from being in public places during nighttime hours — 10:00 PM to 6:00 AM on weekdays and 11:00 PM to 6:00 AM on weekends — with exceptions for work, emergencies, and supervised activities.
View full Midway City rules →Orange, CA
Orange County
The City of Orange enforces a juvenile curfew under OMC Chapter 9.28 prohibiting minors from being in public places between 10:00 PM and 5:00 AM. Parents who knowingly allow violations are also subject to penalties.
View full Orange rules →Key Facts Comparison
| Fact | Midway City | Orange |
|---|---|---|
| Weekday Curfew | 10 PM — 6 AM | - |
| Weekend Curfew | 11 PM — 6 AM | - |
| Age | Under 18 | - |
| Enforcement | OC Sheriff's Department | - |
| Curfew Hours | - | 10:00 PM – 5:00 AM |
| Applies To | - | Minors (under 18) |
| Violation | - | Misdemeanor |
| Code Section | - | OMC Chapter 9.28 |
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Midway City FAQ
What are the curfew hours for minors in unincorporated Orange County?
Weekdays (Sunday-Thursday): 10:00 PM to 6:00 AM. Weekends (Friday-Saturday): 11:00 PM to 6:00 AM. Minors under 18 cannot be in public places during these hours without a valid exception.
What exceptions exist for the Orange County juvenile curfew?
Minors may be out during curfew if accompanied by a parent/guardian, traveling to or from work, attending supervised school/religious/civic activities, or responding to an emergency.
Orange FAQ
What is the curfew for minors in Orange?
Minors may not be in public places between 10:00 PM and 5:00 AM under OMC Chapter 9.28, with exceptions for supervised activities, employment, and First Amendment activities.
Can parents be cited for curfew violations?
Yes. Parents who knowingly permit or fail to control a minor's curfew violation may face misdemeanor charges under OMC Chapter 9.28.
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