Murrieta Municipal Code Chapter 9.20 prohibits minors under 18 from being in public places between 10:00 PM and 5:00 AM, with exceptions for accompanied minors, employment, and emergencies.
Murrieta enforces a juvenile curfew ordinance to reduce late-night youth crime and loitering in public places. Under MMC 9.20, persons under 18 may not remain in public streets, parks, or businesses between 10:00 PM and 5:00 AM Sunday through Thursday, and midnight to 5:00 AM Friday and Saturday nights. Exceptions include being accompanied by a parent or guardian, traveling to or from work, responding to an emergency, attending a school-sponsored activity, or engaging in protected First Amendment expression. Enforcement falls to Murrieta Police Department officers, who typically warn first-time offenders and cite or detain repeat violators. Parents or guardians can be cited under parental responsibility provisions if they knowingly permit curfew violations. Fines for the minor start around 100 dollars and escalate on subsequent offenses. Businesses that knowingly allow minors on premises during curfew hours may face administrative penalties. Riverside County unincorporated areas enforce a similar county curfew ordinance when Murrieta officers assist outside city limits.
Specific penalty amounts for this ordinance are not published in a publicly accessible fine schedule. Contact Murrieta code enforcement directly for current fines, enforcement procedures, and hearing options.
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