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Yakima, WA Curfew Laws: Juvenile Curfew (2026)

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Compiled from the official code textEditor Martyn O'NeillLast verified September 2026

Key Facts

Curfew, Sun–Thu
11:30 p.m. to 5 a.m.
Curfew, Fri/Sat night
12:01 a.m. to 5 a.m.
Applies to
Anyone under 18
First-offense fine
$50 civil infraction
Parental penalty
$100–$500 for knowingly allowing

Summary

Yakima bans minors under 18 from public places between 11:30 p.m. and 5 a.m. on weeknights, and 12:01 a.m. to 5 a.m. on weekends, with exceptions for work, school events, and parental accompaniment.

“Curfew hours” means: (1) Eleven-thirty p.m. on any Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, or Thursday until five a.m. of the following day; and (2) 12:01 a.m. until five a.m. on any Saturday or Sunday. ... § 6.09.020. Juvenile curfew. (a) It shall be unlawful for any juvenile to be or remain in any public place or establishment within the city of Yakima during curfew hours.

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Official source re-checked September 7, 2026: no newer edition of the code had been published (publisher’s edition: rev 4980636; v1 updated 2026-08-03; through 08-03-2026).

Full Breakdown

Under Yakima Municipal Code § 6.09.020, it is unlawful for any juvenile, defined as anyone under 18, to be or remain in a public place or establishment in the city during curfew hours: 11:30 p.m. to 5 a.m. Sunday through Thursday, and 12:01 a.m. to 5 a.m. on weekends. Parents and guardians who knowingly allow a juvenile to violate curfew face separate penalties under § 6.09.030. Recognized defenses include being accompanied by a parent, running an errand for one, working, or attending a supervised school or religious activity. Violations are civil infractions, with fines escalating for repeat offenses within a year.

Violations & Fines

A first violation is a $50 civil infraction; a second within a year costs $100; a third or subsequent costs $200. Parents who knowingly allow the violation face separate fines of $100 to $500.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can a Yakima teen be out past curfew for work or school events?
Yes, § 6.09.020 exempts juveniles going to or from employment, or a supervised school, religious, or recreational activity, without any detour or stop.
What happens if my child breaks curfew in Yakima?
The juvenile faces an escalating civil infraction ($50, $100, then $200), and a parent who knowingly allows it faces a separate $100–$500 penalty under § 6.09.030.

Sources & Official References

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