Earlier editions: 2026-07
Title 9 — Public Peace and Welfare
Bellflower Municipal Code Ch. 9.20 Juvenile Curfew
Bellflower Municipal Code · 2026-10 edition · updated 2026-10-04 · Bellflower
Cite as: Bellflower Municipal Code Chapter 9.20 · Text as of 2026-10-04
§ 9.20.010. Curfew—Persons Under Eighteen Years of Age.¶
It is unlawful for any minor under the age of 18 years to loiter about public streets, alleys, sidewalks, parks, playgrounds, or public places between the hours of 10:00 p.m. and 5:00 a.m. the following day. The provisions of this section shall not apply when:
A. Accompanied by a parent or legal guardian having custody and control of said minor; or
B. Said minor is on an emergency errand; or
C. Said minor is returning directly home from a meeting or recreational activity, or work; or
D. Said minor is engaged in activities specifically protected by the First Amendment to the Constitution of the United States.
(Prior code § 3-4.6; Ord. 1149 § 6, 11/13/07)
§ 9.20.020. Parental Responsibility for Loitering Minors.¶
Every parent, guardian, or other person having legal care, custody or control of any person under the age of 18 years who allows or permits such person to violate any provision of Section 9.20.010 shall be guilty of a violation per Chapter 1.08.
(Prior code § 3-4.7)
§ 9.20.030. Civil Penalties for Parents of Children in Gang Related Activities.¶
A. Parental Responsibility. Every parent or legal guardian who, by any act or an omission, or by threats, or other form of coercion contributes to, or induces or attempts to induce any dependent child or ward of such person to fail or refuse to conform to any lawful order of a peace officer, or to conform to the requirements of the Bellflower Municipal Code concerning curfew, shall be subject to a civil penalty. For purposes of this chapter, a parent or legal guardian to any person under the age of 18 years shall have the duty to exercise reasonable care, supervision, protection and control over his/her minor child or ward.
B. Civil Penalties.
Any person who violates the provisions of this section shall be liable for a civil penalty not to exceed $2,500.00 for each violation, which shall be assessed and recovered in the civil action brought in the name of the City.
In any action brought pursuant to this section, penalties collected shall be paid to the Treasurer of this City.
C. Remedy Cumulative. The remedies provided in this section are in addition to the remedies and penalties available under the Bellflower Municipal Code and all other laws of this State.
(Prior code § 3-4.7.1)
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