Riverside enforces a juvenile curfew ordinance. Minors under 18 are prohibited from being in public places during curfew hours without a parent, guardian, or authorized adult. Curfew hours are typically 10:00 PM to 6:00 AM on weeknights and midnight to 6:00 AM on weekends. Exceptions include employment, school activities, emergencies, and First Amendment activities. Parents can be cited for allowing curfew violations.
Riverside imposes juvenile curfew restrictions for minors under 17 (some cities under 18). Typical school night curfew is 11 PM to 6 AM Sunday through Thursday. Weekend curfew extends to midnight to 6 AM Friday and Saturday. Daytime curfew may also apply during school hours. Exceptions include travel to/from work, school events, emergencies, and being accompanied by a parent. Enforcement is typically by police who may return minors home or issue citations to parents. CA Penal Code §625 may provide the state-level framework.
First offense: warning and parental notification. Repeat: $50 to $500 fine to parents. Habitual violations: referral to juvenile court.
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