Citrus Heights enforces a juvenile curfew under its Municipal Code. Minors under 18 are generally prohibited from being in public places between 10:00 PM and 5:00 AM unless accompanied by a parent, running an errand for a parent, traveling to/from work or a school/religious event, or exercising First Amendment rights.
Citrus Heights Municipal Code Chapter 42 (or comparable offense chapter) establishes a nighttime juvenile curfew tracking the Sacramento County model. Minors under 18 are prohibited from remaining in any public place (streets, parks, parking lots, businesses) between 10:00 PM and 5:00 AM. Recognized defenses mirror state and federal constitutional requirements: accompanied by parent/guardian; emancipated minor; traveling to/from work, school event, religious service, or recreational activity sponsored by the city, county, or a civic organization; responding to an emergency; legally exercising First Amendment rights (speech, assembly, religion). Parents who knowingly permit violation can also be cited. Citrus Heights Police Department enforces primarily through warnings, parent contact, and release to parent, with citations for repeat or aggravated cases.
Infraction fines typically start at $100-$250. Repeat violations may escalate to misdemeanor prosecution of a responsible parent. Minors are generally released to parents.
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