Earlier editions: 2026-09
Title 9 — Public Peace, Safety and Morals›Part VII — OFFENSES BY OR AGAINST MINORS›Chapter 9.60 — MINORS’ CURFEW
Dinuba Municipal Code Art. I Nighttime Curfew
Dinuba Municipal Code · 2026-10 edition · updated 2026-10-04 · Dinuba
Cite as: Dinuba Municipal Code Article I · Text as of 2026-10-04
§ 9.60.010. Curfew established, violation.¶
Every person under the age of eighteen years who loiters about the public streets, avenues, alleys, parks or public places in the city between the hours of ten p.m. and the time of sunrise of the following day when not accompanied by his parent or legal guardian having legal custody and control of such person, or spouse of such person over twenty-one years of age, is guilty of a misdemeanor.
(Prior code § 5211; Ord. 389 § 2 (part), 1965)
§ 9.60.020. Allowing or permitting violation.¶
Every parent, guardian or other person having the legal care, custody or control of any person under the age of eighteen years, who allows or permits such person to violate the provisions of Section 9.60.010 is guilty of a misdemeanor.
(Prior code § 5212; Ord. 389 § 2 (part), 1965)
§ 9.60.030. Aiding or abetting violation.¶
Every person who assists, aids or abets any person under the age of eighteen years in the violation of any provision of Section 9.60.010 is guilty of a misdemeanor.
(Prior code § 5213; Ord. 389 § 2 (part), 1965)
§ 9.60.040. Suspension of provisions.¶
The mayor shall have authority by public proclamation to suspend the operation of this chapter upon a day or days certain and during specified hours, whenever he determines in his discretion that such suspension of curfew shall be in the public interest.
(Prior code § 5214; Ord. 389 § 2 (part), 1965)
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