Court System

Jefferson County Circuit Court

Traffic Citations

If you receive a traffic citation which is going to Circuit Court, the court will set your court date. You will receive your court date, time, and court branch number at a later time by mail. You will appear in Circuit Court at the Jefferson Courthouse in Jefferson, Wisconsin.

Criminal Complaints

If you are being referred to the Jefferson County District Attorney’s Office on criminal charges, you will be notified of your court appearance time at a later date by the Jefferson County District Attorney’s Office. Your scheduled court appearance will be in the Jefferson County Courthouse in Jefferson, Wisconsin.

Contacts for Jefferson County Circuit Court

Jefferson County District Attorney (920) 674-7220

Jefferson County Clerk of Courts (920) 674-7150

Jefferson County Traffic Clerk (920) 674-7155

Jefferson County Victim/Witness Coordinator (920) 674-7375

The Jefferson County Courthouse
is located at:

320 S. Main Street, Jefferson, Wisconsin

Lake Mills
Municipal Court

W. E. Kiessling,
Municipal Judge

Yvette Jenks,
Municipal Court Clerk

(920) 648-2344 Ext. 116

Lake Mills Municipal Court is held on the second floor of the Lake Mills Municipal Building at 200 Water Street, Lake Mills, Wisconsin

Municipal Court is held
on selected Mondays at 10:30 a.m.

The Lake Mills Municipal Court has jurisdiction over traffic and non-traffic ordinance violations in the City of Lake Mills. You have a right to be represented by an attorney, or you may go ahead without one. If you want an attorney, you must retain one at your expense.

Court Conduct

This is a court of law and the rules of proper decorum will apply. Please remain quiet while court is in session. Gentlemen are asked to please remove their hats. This is a courtesy to other defendants as well as the court. Persons who fail to conduct themselves in an orderly manner may be cited for contempt. All cell phones need to be shut off.

Pleas You Can Enter

At the initial appearance, a defendant may enter one of the following pleas:
If you plead guilty, it is an admission of your guilt to the charge(s) against you. If you plead no contest, it means you do not wish to contest the charge(s) against you. Although a no contest plea will result in your conviction, you will not be admitting any liability should there be a subsequent lawsuit filed in connection with the charge(s). When pleas of guilty or no contest are made, a forfeiture (fine) will be assessed against you. You will be given an opportunity to tell the Judge about any mitigating circumstances surrounding the charge(s). If you plead not guilty, it means you feel you have some defense to the charge or believe it is incorrect. If you are in doubt about which plea to enter, you should plead not guilty.

Traffic Violations

If you are found guilty of a traffic offense, in addition to any judgment imposed by the court, the State Department of Transportation may assess demerit points against your driving record. The assessment of 12 or more demerit points in one year will result in the loss of your license. Persons holding a probationary license will be assessed additional demerit points for the second and all subsequent violations.

Juveniles

The municipal court has jurisdiction over persons between 12 and 17 years of age. Juveniles have the same rights as adults with respect to pleas. They also have a right to a private (closed) hearing, but may waive this right.

Payments

If you do not wish to appear in court or contest the citation, you may just pay the fine amount on the citation. You may pay in person during business hours at the police department, or mail your fine amount to:
Lake Mills Police Department
200A Water Street
Lake Mills, WI 53551

www.GovPayNOW.com

888-604-7888
Citations Code 5361
Parking Code 5362

Teen Court

The Lake Mills Municipal Court, in conjunction with Jefferson County Restorative Justice Programs is participating in the Teen Court Program. Teen Court is an alternative to the Juvenile Municipal Court System, offering youth an opportunity to receive a meaningful sentence from a jury of their peers. The Teen Court experience provides a more lasting impression for the youth involved, and those who successfully complete the program will have the charge dismissed from their record.