Madison Municipal Court

Madison Municipal Court cases in Dane County, Madison, WI

The City of Madison Municipal Court is a municipal court with limited jurisdiction over violations of City of Madison ordinances. It functions as the local forum for civil forfeiture matters arising from municipal code enforcement, not state criminal, civil, or family law. Common cases include traffic and parking citations; non-traffic ordinance violations such as disorderly conduct, noise, alcohol and tobacco violations (including underage), public intoxication/open container, animal control, and parks rules; housing, building, and property maintenance code violations; and juvenile ordinance matters such as truancy and curfew. The court adjudicates these cases within city limits and imposes civil forfeitures and related non-criminal remedies. State criminal, civil, and family cases are handled by the Dane County Circuit Court.

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Services and Case Types Handled in Madison Municipal Court

The City of Madison Municipal Court adjudicates violations of municipal ordinances and certain misdemeanor/traffic offenses within city limits. Core services: case intake and filings; scheduling and conducting arraignments, pretrial hearings, trials, and sentencing; warrant processing; subpoenas; records and certified copies; payment of fines/fees, bonds, and time-payment plans; compliance monitoring for probation, classes, or community service; options to resolve citations (pleas, dismissals with compliance, diversion). It manages jury services for jury-eligible cases, including summons, selection, and juror support. For protective orders, it provides information and referrals to the appropriate county/state court. Public services include online and in-person payments, court date information, continuance requests, interpreter access, and assistance at the clerk's counter.