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Curfew Laws in Calaveras County, CA (2026)

2 rules for unincorporated Calaveras County, California.

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Note: These county rules apply to unincorporated areas of Calaveras County. If you live within an incorporated city, that city's own rules apply: see the city list below.

Juvenile Curfew

Calaveras County bars minors under eighteen from loitering in public places between 10:30 p.m. and daylight under § 9.08.020, with exceptions for minors accompanied by a parent, on an emergency errand, or returning directly from work, school or an activity.

Calaveras County Juvenile Curfew Hours

Significant Restrictions

Calaveras County Code § 9.08.020

"Loiter," as used in this chapter, means to idle, to loaf, to stand idly by, or to walk, drive or ride about aimlessly without lawful purpose. ... It is unlawful for any minor under the age of eighteen years to loiter in or upon the public streets, highways, roads, alleys, parks, playgrounds, or other public grounds, public places and public buildings, places of amusement and eating places, com...

Park Curfew

Calaveras County's recreation ordinance makes it unlawful to enter a county recreation area, or a portion the park manager has posted as closed, without permission. Unsupervised minors under eighteen may not camp overnight in any recreation area unless the park manager's rules specifically allow it. Violating Chapter 12.20 is a misdemeanor punishable by jail time and a fine.

Calaveras County Recreation Area Access Rules

Significant Restrictions

Calaveras County Code §§ 12.20.040, 12.20.400, 12.20.500

It is unlawful for any person to enter a recreation area or open one thereof except as permitted by the park manager. ... Unsupervised minors under the age of eighteen years will not be allowed to camp overnight in any recreation area unless specifically allowed pursuant to rules adopted by the park manager. ... Any person who violates a provision of this chapter is guilty of a misdemeanor, whi...

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