Fresno enforces a juvenile curfew under FMC Chapter 10, Article 8. Minors under 18 are prohibited from being in any public place during curfew hours: 10:00 PM to 6:00 AM Sunday through Thursday, and 11:00 PM to 6:00 AM on Friday and Saturday nights. Exceptions include minors accompanied by a parent or guardian, those traveling to or from work, and those engaged in emergency errands or constitutionally protected activities.
The curfew applies to all public places including streets, sidewalks, parks, parking lots, and commercial establishments. Minors returning from school or religious events are exempt during reasonable travel time. Parents who knowingly allow their minor children to violate curfew may also face citations. The Fresno Police Department enforces the curfew, particularly in areas with high youth crime rates. Minors found in violation are typically transported home or to a curfew center rather than arrested for a first offense.
Minors violating curfew may receive a citation and be transported home. Repeat offenders may face juvenile court proceedings. Parents of repeat curfew violators may be cited with fines up to $500.
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