Fremont enforces a juvenile curfew restricting minors under 18 from being in public places between 10:00 p.m. and 5:00 a.m. unless accompanied by a parent or covered by an exception.
Fremont Municipal Code includes a juvenile curfew ordinance prohibiting persons under the age of 18 from loitering, wandering, or remaining in public places, parks, or establishments open to the public between 10:00 p.m. and 5:00 a.m. on weeknights and weekends, with slight variation by jurisdiction. Exceptions include minors accompanied by a parent or legal guardian, minors traveling to or from lawful employment, minors responding to an emergency, minors exercising First Amendment rights such as attending a religious or political event, and minors attending a school- or city-sponsored activity. Parents and guardians who knowingly permit a curfew violation can also be cited. Enforcement is handled by Fremont Police Department, typically through warning first, then administrative citation or referral to juvenile diversion programs. Contact Fremont Police non-emergency at (510) 790-6800 for questions.
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