Sonora may enforce juvenile curfew provisions restricting minors from being in public places during late-night hours without a parent or guardian. California cities can adopt curfews for minors under 18, typically from 10 PM to 6 AM on school nights and midnight to 6 AM on weekends.
Juvenile curfew provisions in Sonora restrict minors under 18 from being in public places during late-night and early-morning hours without a parent, guardian, or other authorized adult. Typical California city curfew hours are 10 PM to 6 AM on school nights (Sunday-Thursday) and midnight to 6 AM on weekends and holidays. Exceptions include minors traveling to or from work, school events, or emergencies. First Amendment-protected activities such as attendance at religious services are also exempt. The Sonora Police Department enforces curfew violations, typically returning minors to their parents with a warning for first offenses. Repeated violations may result in citations to both the minor and parent.
First curfew violations typically result in the minor being returned home with a warning. Repeat violations may result in citations with fines starting at $100 for the minor and/or parent.
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