San Francisco Police Code Section 539 establishes a curfew for minors under 18. Minors may not be in public places during curfew hours without a parent, guardian, or authorized adult. The curfew applies from 10 PM to 5 AM on school nights and midnight to 5 AM on weekends.
The curfew applies to all persons under 18 in public places including streets, parks, vacant lots, and businesses. Exceptions include minors accompanied by a parent or guardian, minors traveling directly to or from work, minors on an emergency errand, and minors exercising First Amendment rights (with written parental consent). Law enforcement officers may detain minors found in violation and contact their parents. The curfew is intended to reduce juvenile crime and protect minors from victimization.
First violation results in a warning and parental notification. Subsequent violations may result in fines and community service. Parents or guardians may also face penalties for allowing curfew violations.
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