What if my Driver's License is suspended?
If your license is suspended for failure to pay the suspension will be lifted once it is paid in full. You may pay in person, by mail or online. You must wait 24 - 48 hours for notification to clear through DOT. If you pay online you will need to wait 48 to 72 hours (business days) for the Court to receive the monies and report to the Department of Transportation. You will then need to pay the reinstatement fee in person at the Department of Transportation or online under " Check eligibility and reinstate your driving privilege".
What are my plea options?
You have the option of 3 pleas:
- Guilty: Admitting guilt to the violation. A forfeiture (amount due) will be ordered by the court and you may be given up to 60 days to pay the ticket.
- No Contest: A statement indicating that you do not wish to contest the charge. The Judge must find you guilty upon a no contest plea, but the plea cannot be used as evidence against you if there is a civil suit for damages (i.e., if you have been in a property damage accident).
- Not Guilty: Indicates you would like to contest the citation. If a not guilty plea is entered the matter will be scheduled for a pretrial conference at a later date to meet with the Assistant City Attorney and discuss the matter privately.
How do I enter my plea?
If your ticket indicates "Must Appear," you must appear in person on the court date unless you enter a not guilty plea in writing.
If your ticket does not say "Must Appear" and if you do not want to contest the ticket, you can send your payment in with a copy of the ticket. The court will accept this as a No Contest plea and there will be a finding of guilt.
The payment will be applied to the ticket. No appearance is necessary. If it is a traffic ticket, the information will be forwarded to the Motor Vehicle Department who will then assess appropriate points against your record.
What do I do if I just want to pay my ticket?
If your ticket does not say "Must Appear," send a copy of your ticket with your payment to our office. Payment of the citation is considered a No Contest plea. If this is a traffic violation, the conviction will be sent to the Motor Vehicle Department and points will be assessed against your driver’s record by the Motor Vehicle Department. For mailing address and other ways to get in touch with us, see our contact information.
Where is the Municipal Court Located?
303 Mansion Street
Mauston, WI 53948
Map Directions HERE
