Antioch, CA Curfew Laws: Juvenile Curfew (2026)

Adopted by Ord. every night. Seven exceptions apply: the minor is with a parent; involved in an emergency; going to, at, or returning directly from lawful paid or volunteer employment; on the sidewalk directly outside their own residence; going to or from a school, religious, civic, or public organization's adult-supervised activity; running a parent-authorized errand while carrying a dated, signed note with required details; or in interstate travel through the city. 204 separately makes it unlawful for a parent to knowingly permit a violation, for a vehicle owner or operator to knowingly allow one, for an establishment's operator or employee to knowingly let a minor remain during curfew hours, or for anyone to give a false name or address to an investigating officer, though an establishment has a defense if it promptly reported the minor to police.

205, before citing a minor an officer must investigate; options range from a verbal warning to a written warning mailed to the minor and parents, to a court summons, with the minor released to a parent, held briefly at a temporary care facility, or referred to a crisis center or juvenile court intake if no parent can be reached. 206 preserves minors' First Amendment and state constitutional rights to assemble, speak, and worship.