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1. How are cases processed in Manitowoc Municipal Court?

For information, please view Case Processing Procedure.

2. How do I enter a plea?

Please view Entering a Plea.

3. If I want to plead not guilty, is there a form I can submit instead of actually appearing in court at my Initial Court date?

Yes. For information, please CLICK HERE. 

4. If I want to plead No Contest or Guilty and/or request a Payment Plan, is there a form I can submit instead of actually appearing in court at my Initial Court date

Yes. For information, please see No Contest/Guilty Plea Form

5. How do I ask for an extension in paying fine?

Extensions are generally granted if substantial payments are made during the allotted payment period, which is generally 60 days. If, for reasons of poverty, you are unable to pay your fine in the time allowed, you can call (920) 686-6920 or stop by the court office to speak to the court clerk for specific information regarding your eligibility for an extension of time or a payment plan.

The court office is located at:
900 Quay St.
Manitowoc, WI 54220

6. I want to have a trial in Municipal Court. What do I need to know?

For information, please view

Trial Procedures.

7. Where do I make fine payments?

View Payment Options.

8. If my driver's license was suspended or revoked, can I check eligibility and reinstate it online?

Yes. For information, please see Reinstate dl online

9. How do I reinstate my driver's license after having it suspended due to not paying a fine?

If your license is suspended for non-payment of a fine, you must know the citation number and the court involved. The Manitowoc Motor Vehicle office does not have this specific information. To get necessary citation information you will need to call the Madison Motor Vehicle Department. Their phone number is (608) 266-2261.

If you have the citation number and the court involved, please call the court involved. If it is the Manitowoc Municipal Court, please call during regular business hours to speak directly with the court clerk for the actual amount due. Once the fine or fines are paid in full, you will need paperwork from the court involved to take to your local Motor Vehicle Department to continue the process of reinstatement.

For more information, please visit the:
Manitowoc Municipal Court
900 Quay St.
Manitowoc, WI 54220
Reinstate driver's license online

10. The Court is going to intercept or has already intercepted my tax refund to pay a citation. I want to contest this. What do I do?

State law allows the Court to intercept your Wisconsin Department of Revenue tax refund to pay unpaid forfeitures. If you disagree with the interception, you need to write a letter to the Municipal Judge specifically explaining why you do not believe your debt should be intercepted. This letter should be sent within 10 days of the notice certifying your debt or within five working days of the date your refund was intercepted. The letter should be sent or delivered to Municipal Court, 900 Quay St., Manitowoc, WI 54220