Frequently Asked Questions

No. This is an initial appearance date. This may be before a judge or the Village Prosecutor. Please review the citation and the information slip that the officer provided with the citation for more court information.

Generally, neither party is entitled to pre-trial discovery in traffic forfeiture actions. But a defendant has a limited right to inspect and test devices used by the police department to determine whether a traffic violation has been committed, including speed and alcohol detection devices. Before these devices can be inspected and tested, a defendant must first request court approval within 10 days after the alleged violation, and a court must order that these devices be inspected and tested.

Contact the Menomonee Falls Municipal Court Clerk at (262) 532-4370.

Decisions to cite are situational and based on the circumstances at the time. The nature of the violation, weather conditions, or other factors are considered before issuing a citation. An individual's driving record is typically not a factor, but can be based on the officer's discretion.

No. While the Menomonee Falls Police Department will investigate complaints regarding the conduct of its officers, we believe that the merits of the citation should be assessed by the judiciary. Knowingly making a false complaint regarding the conduct of a law enforcement officer is a violation of Wisconsin State Statute 946.66 and subject to a forfeiture.

The violation will be reported to your home state. Some states put it on your record and some don't. Check with your state's Division of Motor Vehicles.