City of Elkhorn Municipal Court

City of Elkhorn Municipal Court cases in Walworth County, Elkhorn, WI

The City of Elkhorn Municipal Court is a municipal court that adjudicates violations of City of Elkhorn ordinances and certain state laws adopted by local ordinance. Within the local judicial system, it provides a forum for non-criminal, forfeiture-based matters arising within the city limits. Common cases include traffic and parking citations, non-traffic municipal code violations (such as building, zoning, animal, and nuisance offenses), and juvenile ordinance matters like truancy, curfew, and underage alcohol or tobacco violations. The court does not hear criminal misdemeanors or felonies, civil lawsuits, small claims, or family law matters, which are handled by the Walworth County Circuit Court.

City of Elkhorn Municipal Court Contact and Location Information

Services and Case Types Handled in City of Elkhorn Municipal Court

City of Elkhorn Municipal Court primarily handles municipal ordinance violations, including traffic and parking citations, local code, alcohol/tobacco, animal, and juvenile ordinance matters. Core services include: accepting case filings/citations from law enforcement; scheduling initial appearances, pretrial conferences, and bench trials; accepting pleas and motions; processing forfeiture payments, payment plans, and compliance documentation; issuing summonses, defaults, and driver's license suspensions for noncompliance; and providing access to court records and certified copies. The court assists the public by explaining procedures, calendaring hearings, and coordinating interpreters or accommodations. Matters not handled: protective/restraining orders, criminal cases, small claims, family, and probate-these are heard in Walworth County Circuit Court. Jury services are not provided in municipal court; any jury requests are transferred to circuit court. The court also offers options for alternative sentencing (e.g., community service) when authorized.