Chico, CA Curfew Laws: Juvenile Curfew (2026)
Key Facts
- Curfew hours
- 10-11 p.m. to 5 a.m.
- Applies to
- Unaccompanied minors under 18
- Covered places
- Streets, parks, commercial property
- Penalty
- Infraction, juvenile court law
Summary
Minors under 18 in Chico may not loiter unaccompanied in public places between 10 or 11 p.m. and 5 a.m., under Chico Municipal Code § 9.56.010, with exceptions for work, errands, or direct travel.
It shall be unlawful for any minor under the age of 18 years who is unaccompanied by the minor's parent, guardian, or other adult person having the care or custody of the minor, to loiter, or remain on the following property or places between the hours of 10:00 p.m. (Pacific Standard Time) or 11:00 p.m. (Pacific Daylight Savings Time, whichever is in effect) of any day and 5:00 a.m. ... of the following day, on any public street, sidewalk, parking lot, park, or other public place.
Official source re-checked September 7, 2026: no newer edition of the code had been published (publisher’s edition: Supplement contains local legislation current through: Codified Resolution No. 53-26, adopted 7-14-26 and Ordinance No. 2622, adopted 6-2-26).
Full Breakdown
Chico Municipal Code § 9.56.010 makes it unlawful for any unaccompanied minor under 18 to loiter or remain on public streets, sidewalks, parking lots, parks, or other public places, or on commercial private property, between 10:00 p.m. (standard time) or 11:00 p.m. (daylight time) and 5:00 a.m. Exceptions apply for minors on emergency errands, working, or directly traveling to or from home, school, worship, or a permitted event. A violation is an infraction handled under state juvenile court law per § 9.56.040.
Violations & Fines
Unaccompanied loitering or remaining in a public place or commercial property during curfew hours without a qualifying reason; charged as an infraction under state juvenile court law.
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