Tulsa County, OK Curfew Laws: Juvenile Curfew (2026)

Tulsa's juvenile curfew ordinance under TRO Title 27 §27-121 applies to anyone under 18 years old. Sunday through Thursday: 11 PM to 5 AM. Friday and Saturday: 12 AM (midnight) to 5 AM. Exceptions include: (1) accompanied by parent, legal guardian, or adult 21+ authorized in writing by parent; (2) traveling directly to/from lawful employment; (3) responding to an emergency; (4) attending an official school, religious, or civic function; (5) on errand at parental direction; (6) engaged in interstate travel; (7) exercising First Amendment rights. Enforcement by Tulsa Police Department — officers may detain, transport home, and cite. First offense typically results in warning and parental notification; subsequent offenses bring citations to parents under TRO §27-122 ranging from $50 to $500. Habitual violations (3+ offenses in 12 months) are referred to Tulsa County Juvenile Bureau under 10A OK Stat §2-8-101 for status-offense proceedings. Unincorporated Tulsa County follows 10A OK Stat §2-8-101 framework, enforced by TCSO — no county-specific ordinance exists, so state law controls. Tulsa Police increase curfew enforcement during summer months and around Cain's Ballroom, BOK Center, and Gathering Place.