Orange County's curfew ordinance under Title 3, Division 6, Article 1 prohibits minors under 18 from being in public places during nighttime hours — 10:00 PM to 6:00 AM on weekdays and 11:00 PM to 6:00 AM on weekends — with exceptions for work, emergencies, and supervised activities.
The Orange County Codified Ordinances Title 3, Division 6, Article 1 establishes curfew provisions for minors in unincorporated areas. Minors under 18 years of age are prohibited from being in any public place or on any street 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, traveling to or from work, attending or returning from school events, responding to emergencies, and participating in official school, religious, recreational, civic, charitable, or organized associational activities supervised by a responsible adult. The Orange County Sheriff's Department enforces the curfew in unincorporated areas. Minors found in violation are typically taken to the police station and a parent or guardian is contacted.
Curfew violations are typically infractions but can lead to juvenile court involvement, mandatory community service, and a juvenile record if combined with other charges. Parents may face penalties including up to six months in jail for willful failure to supervise.
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