San Diego City Curfew for Teenagers – San Diego Municipal Code 58.0101, 58.0102, & 58.0103

It was recently reported that the California State Appeal Court ruled that the San Diego City curfew for teenagers is unconstitutional. The San Diego City curfew ordinance stated that a juvenile (anyone under the age of 18) cannot be out between the hours of 10 pm and 6 am without an adult unless they are going to or from a job. The Court of Appeal felt that the city ordinance prevents teens from being able to attend functions like school or religious activities that often end after the 10 pm hour without an adult driving them to and from the event. The case that brought the ordinance into question involved a teenage girl who was cited by the California Highway Patrol when she was driving home at 1 am in May of 2008. San Diego City has revised the ordinance so that it is in compliance with the court’s decision.

Under Municipal Code 58.0101, 58.0102, and 58.0103, the curfew law still applies. The city of San Diego has amended the exceptions to this law by allowing minors to attend school and religious activities.

If you or a loved one has been cited for violating San Diego’s curfew law, the attorneys at Wallin & Klarich can help. At Wallin & Klarich, our attorneys have over 30 years of experience in handling all types of criminal matters. We will fully represent your rights and fight to get you the best possible result in your case. Call us today at (888) 280-6839 or visit us on our website at www.wklaw.com. We will be there when you call.