Alameda County unincorporated areas enforce a juvenile curfew from 10 PM to 5 AM for minors under 18, with standard exemptions for emergency, work, and parental accompaniment.
Alameda County Code establishes a juvenile curfew in unincorporated areas prohibiting minors under 18 from being in public places between 10 PM and 5 AM Sunday through Thursday, with some jurisdictions extending to 11:30 PM or midnight on weekend nights. Exceptions include minors accompanied by a parent or guardian, traveling to or from work or school activities, responding to an emergency, or exercising First Amendment rights. Violations are typically infractions handled with warnings or parental notification, escalating to citations for repeat offenses. The Alameda County Sheriffs Office enforces curfew in unincorporated areas. Parents of repeat offenders may face civil liability. Contact the Sheriff at (510) 667-7721.
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