Hemet, CA Curfew Laws: Juvenile Curfew (2026)
Key Facts
- Night curfew, weeknights
- 11:00 p.m.-5:30 a.m.
- Night curfew, weekends
- 12:01 a.m.-5:30 a.m.
- Daytime school curfew
- 8:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m.
- Maximum fine
- $250.00
- Applies to
- Persons under 18
Summary
Hemet bars minors under 18 from public places and business premises during set curfew hours, with listed exceptions for work, errands, school activities, and emergencies.
(a) Curfew hours means: (1) 11:00 p.m. on any Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday or Thursday until 5:30 a.m. of the following day; (2) 12:01 a.m. until 5:30 a.m. on any Saturday or Sunday; and (3) 8:30 a.m. until 2:30 p.m. Monday through Friday, except on school holidays and such other days school is not in session. ... A minor commits an offense if he or she remains in any public place or on the premises of any establishment within the city during curfew hours.
Official source re-checked September 7, 2026: no newer edition of the code had been published (publisher’s edition: Code of Ordinances: Supplement 69 Update 2).
Full Breakdown
Hemet Municipal Code Chapter 27 makes it an offense for anyone under 18 to remain in any public place or on the premises of a private establishment during curfew hours: 11:00 p.m.-5:30 a.m. Sunday through Thursday nights, 12:01 a.m.-5:30 a.m. on Saturday and Sunday, and 8:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. on school days. Defenses include being with a parent or guardian, on a direct errand or commute to/from work, attending a supervised school or civic activity, or facing an emergency. Police must ask age and reason before citing or arresting.
Violations & Fines
Violation is an infraction punishable by a fine up to $250.00 and/or up to 20 hours of community service over 30 days; each day is a separate offense.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Does the Hemet daytime curfew apply on non-school days?
Sources & Official References
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