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1. How do I know when my court date is?

The court date you have been assigned is located on the top middle of the 8.5”x11” citation. On the hand-written ordinance citations, the court date/time is located on the left side of the citation.

2. Is there a chance of reducing my points or charges?

When you appear in court at the initial appearance/pre-trial, you will be able to meet with the Village Prosecutor to discuss your citations, points, and fines.

3. Are municipal violations criminal matters?

No-municipal ordinance violations are civil forfeiture actions, not criminal matters.

4. Am I able to see the Village Prosecutor before my court date?

No-the Village Prosecutor is only available in the courtroom on your scheduled court date.

5. How do I pay my citation?

You can either mail or drop off your payment to the Village of Menomonee Falls Municipal Court at W156N8480 Pilgrim Road, Menomonee Falls, WI 53051. Make checks/money orders payable to “Village of Menomonee Falls.”
You may pay your citation online at menomonee-falls.org under the “How do I” header. If you are paying in person, the Village accepts Mastercard, Visa, Discover, and American Express. There is a 2.75% convenience fee with a minimum of $2.00 when using any type of credit/debit card.

6. Can I just pay my citation without appearing in court?

Yes-in most cases you can pay your citation before the court date without appearing. However, if your citation indicates in the bond amount near the top middle portion that your appearance is “mandatory,” you MUST appear in court at the time and date listed on your citation.

7. What if I fail to pay my fine?

Your driver’s license may be suspended for up to 1 year or a commitment warrant may be issued for your arrest and incarceration in the Waukesha County Jail until your fine is paid in full at the rate of $50.00/day.

8. What happens if I miss my court date?

The court will enter a default judgment, assess a forfeiture, and give you sixty (60) days to pay. You will be notified via a default letter of the said judgment, money owed, and due date at the address listed on your citation.

9. Do you offer payment plans?

The court will give you a payment due date, however you can make partial payments. If you are unable to pay your fine in full by the due date, you can request a one-time 30 day extension by calling the court at 262-532-4370. You can set up a payment plan by putting down 1/3 of your total balance due, signing paperwork, and then paying a monthly payment (minimum is $25.00/month) towards your fines until paid in full.

10. What happens if I plead not guilty?

If you plead not guilty, you will be given a pre-trial date. You will have the opportunity to meet with the Village Prosecutor to discuss and possibly resolve your citation. If you cannot resolve the citation at your pre-trial conference, a Trial will be scheduled with a date and time being set and mailed to you at the address you confirm. Please see the PDF version under Not Guilty form.

11. How will points affect my insurance?

You will need to contact your insurance carrier, as every company has a different method of assessing points against your insurance.

12. Do I have the right to reopen a case?

A defendant has the right to reopen any municipal case based on the factors and requirements stated in the Wisconsin Statutes. There may be a fee assessed ($0-$50.00) on the night of your scheduled reopen. Please see the PDF version under reopen option.

13. Right to Appeal

You have twenty (20) days from the date of a Trial decision to file a written Notice of Appeal. Your case will then be transferred to the Waukesha County Circuit Court for said appeal. There are certain fees that need to be paid in advance, and they vary depending on the type of appeal you decide.

14. I didn’t pay my fines and now my driver’s license is suspended. What do I do now?

You can pay your citation in full at the court office, then wait the 24-48 hour timeframe for the records to update at DOT, and then reinstate via in-person or on-line at the DOT. There is a reinstatement fee assessed by the DOT. IF you cannot pay the balance in full, you can come to court any Wednesday evening at 6:00 p.m. and speak with the Judge about your situation (financial/suspended driver’s license/payment plan). If the Judge allows a payment plan, he prefers that you put down 1/3 of your total balance due that same night. Wisconsin DOT 

15. Can I adjourn my court date?

Yes-you can request an adjournment, due to work, prior obligations, etc. up until the day before your court date. The Judge does not allow adjournments on the day of court. You are allowed one adjournment.

16. How do I obtain a copy of a police report?

Go to the police department and fill out a records request. 

17. Where can I complete my community service?

Community Service can be performed at any non-profit organization, church, etc. It must be documented and sent to the court on the letterhead of the organization indicating date, type of service, and name and phone number of person who acknowledges that the service was completed. 

18. What if I received a STATE citation?

You must go to the Waukesha County Circuit Court, 515 W. Moreland Blvd, Waukesha, WI  53188, the listed date and time of your citation.  You can contact the District Attorney directly at (262) 548-7076.