What is Campbell's Curfew?

Is there anything you have ever wanted to know from Campbell Police Department? Well, this is your chance to ask. 

Patch has always strived to bring its readers all types of information and keep them updated on what is happening in their communities. It is with that in mind that we bring you our newest column, “Ask Campbell PD.” We will be teaming up with the Campbell Police Department to answer your questions.

Whether you have a question about certain laws and how they might affect you, your family or friends or how to stay safe in certain situations, we want you to ask them. Every week we will run two-three questions and answers. To submit a question, email mayra.marcotte@patch.com or add it in the comments section below.

This week's questions from Campbell Patch readers were answered by Campbell Police Capt. Dave Carmichael.

Q: Some of my teenage children's classmates have been stopped for breaking curfew. Do curfews vary from city to city? What is the local curfew?  

I'm not opposed to curfew laws being enforced, but it seems like compliance with the laws would be easier if the laws were better known.

Curfew laws do vary from city to city.  In Campbell Muni Code section 8.16.010 codifies the law and states basically that nobody under age 18 can be out in public (unless accompanied by a parent or responsible adult guardian) between 10:00 pm and sunrise.  For example, if our officers come across a group of juveniles in a park at 2:00 am, they may be cited for curfew and returned home to their parents.

Read more "Ask a Campbell Cop" questions and answers here.

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