How long can a 13 year old stay home alone in California?
How long can a 13 year old stay home alone in California? 11 to 12 Years - May be left alone for up to 3 hours but not late at night or in circumstances requiring inappropriate responsibility. 13 to 15 Years - May be left unsupervised, but not overnight. 16 to 17 Years - May be left unsupervised (in some cases, for up to two consecutive overnight periods). How old does a child have to be to be left home alone? At what age can a child legally be left alone to care for themselves? State child abuse and neglect...