Multnomah County, OR Curfew Laws: Juvenile Curfew (2026)
Key Facts
- Under-14 curfew
- 9:15 p.m.-6 a.m. (10:15 p.m. summer)
- 14+ weeknight curfew
- 10:15 p.m.-6 a.m.
- 14+ weekend curfew
- midnight-6 a.m.
- Applies only
- outside incorporated cities
- Enforcement
- custody under ORS 419C
Summary
Unincorporated Multnomah County bars minors under 18 from public streets and parks during set nighttime hours unless accompanied by an adult or on a lawful errand.
It shall be unlawful for any minor under 18 years of age to be, or remain in or upon any street, highway, park, alley or other public place outside incorporated cities in the county between the hours specified in Section 15.051, unless such minor is accompanied by a parent, guardian or other person 21 years of age or over and authorized by the parent or by law to have the care and custody of the minor, or unless such minor is then and there engaged in a lawful pursuit or activity which requires their presence in or upon such street, highway, park, alley or other public place during the hours specified in Section 15.051.
Full Breakdown
County Code Section 15.050 makes it unlawful for anyone under 18 to be in a street, highway, park, alley or other public place outside incorporated cities during the curfew hours set in Section 15.051, unless accompanied by a parent, guardian or other authorized adult 21 or older, or engaged in a lawful pursuit requiring their presence there. Portland, Gresham, Troutdale, Fairview and Wood Village have their own codes and are not covered by this county curfew. Hours run from 9:15 p.m. to 6:00 a.m. for minors under 14 who haven't started high school (10:15 p.m. to 6:00 a.m. in June, July and August), and from 10:15 p.m. to 6:00 a.m. Sunday through Thursday for minors 14 and older who've started high school, extending to midnight on Friday, Saturday and legal holidays (all midnight to 6:00 a.m. in summer). Minors under juvenile court jurisdiction for an unlawful firearm offense face a stricter 7:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m. curfew.
Violations & Fines
A violating minor may be apprehended and taken into custody under ORS 419C and referred for juvenile court proceedings; the general Chapter 15 fine track does not apply to curfew violations.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does this curfew apply in Portland?
What happens if a minor breaks curfew?
Can a minor be out late for work or an event?
Sources & Official References
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