Town of Brookfield Municipal Court

Town of Brookfield Municipal Court cases in Waukesha County, Brookfield, WI

Town of Brookfield Municipal Court is a municipal court serving the Town of Brookfield in Waukesha County, Wisconsin. It is a court of limited jurisdiction that adjudicates non-criminal forfeiture actions arising from violations of town ordinances and adopted state traffic regulations. Common case types include traffic and parking citations, juvenile ordinance matters, and municipal code violations such as building, zoning, property maintenance, animal control, and public nuisance. The court does not handle criminal, family, probate, or general civil/small-claims cases, which are heard in Waukesha County Circuit Court. Appeals from this municipal court are taken to the circuit court.

Town of Brookfield Municipal Court Contact and Location Information

Services and Case Types Handled in Town of Brookfield Municipal Court

Town of Brookfield Municipal Court (Wisconsin) handles municipal ordinance violations, including traffic and parking citations, local code/building violations, animal control, and juvenile ordinance matters (curfew, truancy, underage alcohol/tobacco). Core services:
- Intake and processing of citations/complaints
- Scheduling and conducting initial appearances, pretrials, and court (bench) trials
- Accepting pleas and imposing forfeitures and compliance orders
- Payment processing, payment plans, and compliance options (e.g., community service), where available
- Enforcement for noncompliance (e.g., warrants, commitments, collections), as permitted by law
- Handling motions (such as to reopen) and facilitating discovery through the prosecutor
- Providing calendars, records access, interpreters, and ADA accommodations

The court does not issue restraining/protective orders or hear criminal, small-claims, or family cases. Jury services are not provided in municipal court; qualifying jury demands transfer to Waukesha County Circuit Court.