Curfew Laws in Los Angeles County, CA (2026)

2 county-level rules, plus city-specific rules for 18 cities in Los Angeles County, California.

Verified from official government sources

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

Juvenile Curfew

Minors under 18 may not be present in any public place between 10:00 p.m. and sunrise unless they qualify for one of ten statutory exemptions. Parents who knowingly allow violations are guilty of a misdemeanor.

Curfew: Juvenile Curfew

Some Restrictions

Los Angeles County Code § 13.56.010

13.56.010 - Prohibited act. A.It is unlawful for any minor under the age of 18 years to be present in a "public place," as defined in Section 13.56.010 B below, between the hours of 10:00 p.m. on any given day and sunrise of the immediately following day, unless the minor satisfies one of the exemptions specified in Section 13.56.020. B.For purposes of this chapter, a "public place" means any p...

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Park Curfew

Los Angeles County parks and park buildings close to the public between midnight and 8 a.m. countywide, unless the visitor holds a valid camping permit or written authorization from the Director of Parks and Recreation.

LA County Park Curfew Hours

Significant Restrictions

Los Angeles County Code § 17.04.330

A person shall not enter, be or remain in any park or in any building in any park between the hours of 12:00 midnight and 8:00 a.m. except where such person is camping as provided for under Section17.04.390 or as authorized by a written permit issued by the director. The director may, from time to time, change the hours of use as stated above for any individual park. All persons shall comply wi...

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