Juvenile Curfew: Tigard vs Tualatin

What is the juvenile curfew time in Tigard?

Under TMC Chapter 7.44, minors under 14 must be off public streets, parks, and alleys from 9:15 p.m. to 6 a.m. (10:15 p.m. on nights before a non-school day). Minors aged 14-17 have a 10:15 p.m. to 6 a.m. window, extended to midnight on nights before a non-school day. The curfew does not apply when the minor is accompanied by a parent, guardian, or authorized adult 21 or older, or is engaged in a lawful activity such as employment or attending a school, religious, or city-sponsored event.

What happens if a Tigard minor is caught violating curfew?

Tigard Police may stop the minor, take them into protective custody, and release them to a parent or guardian. The minor's violation is typically processed as a juvenile civil infraction through Washington County. Separately, under TMC 7.44.020, an adult who knowingly allows a minor under their care to violate curfew commits a Class C misdemeanor, punishable under Oregon law by up to 30 days in jail and/or a fine up to $1,250.

What are Tualatin's curfew hours for minors?

Midnight to 4:00 a.m. Under TMC 6-4-150, no minor may be in any street, highway, park, alley, or other public place during those hours unless an ORS 419C.680 exception applies.

What happens if a minor is caught violating curfew?

Tualatin Police release the minor to a parent or guardian and refer the matter to the Washington County Juvenile Department rather than booking the minor.