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Norwalk - Ontario - Wilton
Municipal Court
(N.O.W. Court)
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LOCATION: Norwalk Village Hall
Address: 208 S. Church Street
P.O. Box 5
Norwalk, WI 54648
Phone: (608) 823-7760 Ext. 22
Email: nowmc@centurytel.net
CLERK OF COURT OFFICE HOURS:
Thursday 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
(If not available when calling, please leave a message and the clerk will call you back.)
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TIME: Third Thursday of every month, starting at 9:00 a.m.
COURT DATES FOR YEAR 2010
February 18
March 18
April 15
May 20
June 17
July 15
August 19
Sept 16
Oct 21
Nov 18
Dec 16 |
| ADMINISTRATION |
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| Judge: Judge James Lamboy |
| Clerk of Court: Lynn Parker |
| Court Officer: Chief Matt Hoskins |
| Court Officer: Chief Steve Johnson |
| Court Attorney: Penny Berry |
COURT INFORMATION
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YOUR RIGHTS AND RESPONSIBILITIES
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The fine is stated onissued citation along with violation. In lieu of an appearance (if appearance is not required), this may be posted by mail, paid in person at the village hall, put in the after hours drop box at the village hall or paid using your credit card.
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MAKING PAYMENTS
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To pay by credit card, either go online at www.officialpayments.com or call 1-800-272-9829. (The jurisdiction code is 6795.)
When making payments, please have a copy of the citation or the citation number with check or money order in a sealed envelope that is labeled to the Clerk of Courts.
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IF YOU HAVE JUST RECEIVED A CITATION
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We understand that you are probably upset. Before you vent your frustration on the officers, remember that they are just doing the job for which they have been trained. We also understand that you probably have some questions about your rights and responsibilities in regards to your citation. The following information on this webpage is designed to answer some of the most commonly asked questions.
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YOU HAVE JUST RECEIVED A CITATION, KNOW THE DIFFERENCE!
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You have just received a citation, but you need to be aware that there are 2 different citations that are issued; a Wisconsin Municipal Citation and a Wisconsin Uniform Traffic Citation.
Look at the top. If you received a Wisconsin Municipal Ciation, what this means is that there are municipal ordinances that adopt non-criminal Wisconsin State Statutes; traffic being non-criminal. This type of citation does not get sent to the state, so therefore you will not have points taken off of your driver's license, nor will the citation be added to your driver's record unless it is drug or alcohol related.
If you received a Wisconsin Uniform Traffic Citation, then this citation will be sent to the state, and it will go on your driver's record and points will bassessed against your driver's license. The court will not determine the number of points assessed against your record, the court merely reports the conviction to the Department of Motor Vehicles. The DMV will assess the number of points against your driving record within a one-year period, your license will be suspended or revoked. If you have any questions about your status of points against your driver's license, you will have to contact the Wisconsin Departmnet of Motor Vehicles to find out.
NOTE: CRIMINAL TRAFFIC AND CRIMINAL CASES WILL BE HANDLED AND PROCESSED THROUGH THE VERNON COUNTY CIRCUIT COURT. YOUR TICKET WILL STATE WHICH COURT WILL BE HANDLING YOUR CASE.
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DO I HAVE TO APPEAR IN COURT?
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Look at the upper left portion of your citation. If YES is checked under "mandatory court appearance" you must appear in court on the date and time indicated on your citation. Failure to appear will result in a warrant being issued for your arrest.
If NO is checked, you have several options you may wish to consider. If you do not wish to dispute the citation, you may mail in the amount which appears in the upper right hand corner of this citation, in form of a check or money ordedr to N.O.W. Municipal Court. (Or use one of the other payment methods mentioned up above.) On your court date, you will be found guilty and the deposit will be forfeited.
If you wish to plead not guilty, you may do so by mail without appearing for court. Mail plea to address listed above on this page. YOU MUST INCLUDE: The charge, ticket number, your current address and phone number, your signature, plea and date.
If you do not pay the bond amount or fail to appear in court, you may be found in default by the judge. With a default, your fine could be increased. If you fail to pay the forfeiture, a warrant could be filed against you and/or your driver's license may be suspended.
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WHAT WILL HAPPEN IF I APPEAR IN COURT ON THE DAY OF MY CITATION?
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The date on your citation is the date of your initial appearance. An initial appearance is your opportunity to enter a plea to the charge. You may plead guilty, no contest, or not guilty. The initial appearance is NOT the trial date.
If you plead guilty or no contest, the court will find you guilty and the matter will be resolved at the initial appearance. If you plead not guilty in court, your case will be scheduled for a pre-trial. A notice will be mailed to you with the date and time for your pre-trial, which is done via phone conference with the court attorney.
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I WISH TO PLEAD NOT GUILTY, HOW DO I DO THAT AND WHAT WILL HAPPEN IN COURT?
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You may plead not guilty either by appearing in court on the date on your citation, or by entering a not guilty plea in writing by mail prior to the court date. Mail the written plea of not guilty to the address on the front of this brochure, and include the charge, ticket number, your current address and phone number, your signature plea and date. This must be received by the court prior to the court date listed on your citation. After your court date, the case will be scheduled for a pre-trial, and a pre-trial notice will be mailed to you.
You have the right to a jury trial. If you want to preserve this right to a jury trail, you must make a written demand for a jury trial and post jury fees within 10 days following the date of your initial appearance. You must also send a non-refundable fee of $36.00 for a 6 person jury. Jury trials will be hel in Circuit Court. A trial date and time will be mailed to you. You will have the appear at the trial or you will be found guilty. It is your responsibility to notify the Court in writing of any changes in your mailing address.
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IF YOU NEED AN INTERPRETER OR HAVE A DISABILITY
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If an interpreter is needed or you have a disability or you have further questions, the Clerk of Courts can be contacted at 608-823-7760 Ext. 22. Be sure to leave a message if no one is available and the clerk will call you back.
For interpreter needs, please contact the court 10 days before your scheduled hearing. Please have your citation number available. |
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