Milwaukee Municipal Court

06/26/2020

Municipal Court Launches Video-Conference Hearings

As the COVID-19 virus continues to pose a threat, the Court must take steps to enable normalization of Court functions while protecting both its workforce and the public it serves. Implementation of hearings via video-conference provides the means of resuming court operations in a manner that is as efficient and safe as possible. The Court will launch this new hearing process on Monday, July 6, 2020.

Members of the public with a scheduled hearing will be required to pre-register with the Court, to set a time for their video-conference hearing. A notice will be sent to defendants about 10 days in advance of their scheduled hearing date.

Defendants will be required to call 414-286-6600 between the hours of 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. to schedule the hearing. This phone line is dedicated to answer registration calls only.

People who are unable to proceed via video-conference must still pre-register to appear in person. Safety protocols of the CDC guidelines for physical distancing will be maintained. All hearing sessions will be limited to no more than 10 people in the courtroom.

Anyone not currently scheduled for a hearing, should not call the hotline. For all other Court related information, the main information line is available: 414-286-3800.

Juvenile matters are on hold until further notice. Please note that the Court is unable to discuss juvenile matters by telephone. Written correspondence may be submitted via email at [email protected] or via U.S. mail.

03/16/2020

Municipal Court

CLOSED TO THE PUBLIC: March 16 through May 1, 2020.

The Milwaukee Municipal Court issues EMERGENCY and TEMPORARY MEASURES effective March 16, 2020, through May 1, 2020, until further Order of the Court.

TO MAKE A PAYMENT DURING THIS TIME, please do so online. The Court’s payment window and telephone payment line will not be available during this time.

Online payments will be processed on Thursday, March 19. Beginning on March 24, payments will be processed on Tuesdays only.

The World Health Organization has declared a global pandemic of the COVID-19 coronavirus and the State, County and City has declared a public health emergency as a result. The Milwaukee Municipal Court is monitoring the situation and is committed to protecting the health and safety of both its staff and the public who use the Court’s services.

Please refer to the Court's website for further specifics. https://city.milwaukee.gov/municourt#.Xm7ODpNKhQL

Under certain circumstances, the Court may opt to temporarily suspend unscheduled (walk-in) appearances.  To confirm whether the Court is currently accepting walk-ins, please check this website or call the Court at (414) 286-3800.

02/10/2020

The three judges of Milwaukee Municipal Court were in attendance at the State of the City address this morning.

10/28/2019

Milwaukee Municipal Court - Homeless Community Court. Handling court issues for Milwaukee's most vulnerable citizens at Homeless Connect. Haircuts, hygiene products, medical screenings, dental exams, volunteer lawyers, clean slate, eye exams, birth certificates, jobs, and drivers licenses. One stop shop. Thankful for the volunteers, the United Way, and Marquette University for hosting.

10/07/2019

Municipal Court seeks to fill a staff interpreter position. Check it out:

https://www.jobapscloud.com/MIL/sup/bulpreview.asp?R1=1910&R2=0442DC&R3=001

09/03/2019

From One Second to the Next Trailer - It Can Wait | AT&T

Potential consequences of texting and driving are huge. Don't be responsible for a tragedy.

Xzavier, Chandler, Debbie, and Reggie all know the horrors of texting & driving firsthand. Preview their stories in this trailer for the It Can Wait Document...

08/22/2019

Sí Se Puede 2019: Wisconsin's 34 Most Powerful Latinos, Part 4

Judge Phil Chavez has been recognized as one of Wisconsin’s 34 Most Powerful Latinos, in an article recently published by Madison365.
https://madison365.com/si-se-puede-2019-wisconsins-34-most-powerful-latinos-part-4/?fbclid=IwAR1f8DkNssiZp44Fiye4VvaHEHDrA0HlLO3EGNaUi5Z3w8LFPAOc1plD7MM

This is the fourth of a five-part series. Part one is available here, part two is available here, and part three is available here. Jason Crye is a program officer for the Bradley Foundation, a philanthropic legacy organization. He is involved in many areas of the foundation, including philanthro

08/06/2019

Milwaukee leaders unveil plan to fight “reckless driving”

While driving, take it easy Milwaukee!

The new campaign focuses on some of Milwaukee’s most dangerous streets Subscribe to WISN on YouTube now for more: http://bit.ly/1emE5YX Get more Milwaukee ne...

07/23/2019

SAFE DRIVING PSA

Please pay attention, look out for others and drive safely. The fine for inattentive driving is almost $200. But you can never pay the price of ending someone's life. And the life you save may be your own.

When driving, you are responsible for yourself, your car, and most importantly your passengers. They are your most important cargo. Don't let any distraction...

07/12/2019

A yellow traffic light means Prepare to Stop. It does NOT mean Go Very Fast.

A red traffic light means STOP. Running a red light, which includes slowly driving through it, could result in a $175 fine. If you are cited twice in a year, it could result in a $213 fine.

Obeying traffic lights keeps everyone safe and is a more cost effective way to drive. Please drive safely and responsibly. The life you save may be your own.

06/04/2019

If you are coming into downtown on I-94 from the west, the Kilbourn tunnel is closed for structural work until October of 2019. Getting in and out of the MacArthur Square parking structure from James Lovell Street will be delayed, as one lane is closed.

04/24/2019

Municipal Court

One of the handy things you can do at Milwaukee Municipal Court's website is reschedule your court date for certain cases and hearings. To reschedule online, provide a valid email address and your Drivers License or state-issued ID number. Start the process by following the link below.

http://city.milwaukee.gov/municourt#.WXYoflGQzhc

"The mission of the municipal court is to impartially adjudicate ordinance violation cases such that legal rights of individuals are safeguarded and public interest is protected."

01/29/2019

Due to inclement weather, Milwaukee Municipal Court will be closed on Wednesday, January 30 and Thursday, January 31. All scheduled hearings will be rescheduled and defendants will receive a notice in the mail with the new Court date. Stay safe and warm!

01/28/2019

Due to inclement weather, Milwaukee Municipal Court will be closed on Monday, January 28. All scheduled hearings will be rescheduled and defendants will receive a notice in the mail with the new Court date. Stay safe!

11/01/2018

If you didn't get registered today, you can still call the registration hotline on Friday, November 2nd. There is still space for the Warrant Withdrawal Wednesday event being held on November 14 at Christ the King Baptist Church. Call between 8:00 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. - 414-286-6600.

10/29/2018

Phone registration for the next Warrant Withdrawal Wednesday event is this Thursday, November 1st. Please share.

10/04/2018

You can now follow Milwaukee Municipal Court on Twitter @MKEMuniCt

09/14/2018

Safe & Sound, Inc.

On Thursday, September 13th for A Night to Unite: Celebrating Neighborhood Champions, Safe & Sound, Inc. will honor Milwaukee leaders like, Judge Derek Mosley, this year's Johnson Controls Law Enforcement Leader Award recipient! As your "Friendly Neighborhood Judge," Derek actively engaged with Milwaukee neighborhoods on and off the bench!

"Judge Mosley really understands that no one person can make this community better on his own. It takes a lot of people coming together toward a common goal, not just to create change, but also to maintain it. He's tireless in that effort."
-Sheldyn Himle, Milwaukee Municipal Court

Congratulations Judge Mosley! We look forward to celebrating your accomplishments next week! #NightToUnite

08/07/2018

Hemos extendido la linea de registracion para este evento. Si no puede llamar hoy para las 4:30 PM, las lineas estaran abiertas el Lunes, 13 de Agosto por la mañana a las 8:30 AM.

Míercoles de Retíro de Ordenes Judiciales

La Corte Municipal de Milwaukee ira a la comunidad de nuevo:
-Míercoles, 22 de Agosto, 2018
-Journey House 2110 W. Scott Street
-Registración se comienza el Jueves, 9 de Agosto a las 8:30AM
-Primero llegado / primer servido y limitado a las primeras 300 personas
ELEGIBILIDAD:
-para aquellos el cual NUNCA han atendido un evento previo
_SOLAMENTE para casos de Milwaukee con Ordenes Judiciales, Suspensiones de licencia de conducir y/o suspensiones de registración de vehiculos
_ NO es para aquellos que solo tienen un caso juvenil
_NO es para casos de Construcción y Zonificación

REGISTRACIÓN: Jueves, 9 de Agosto- Lunes, 13 de Agosto—llame al 414-286-6600
NO se puede registrar en persona en la Corte
NO se puede registrar el dia del evento, el 22 de agosto
NO se puede registrar antes del 9 de agosto
NO se puede registrar haciendo clic por medio de este aviso de evento
El personal del DMV, los empleadores y otros grupos de servicio estarán disponibles en el evento. Se le proporcionará más información cuando llame para registrarse. Como siempre, nadie será arrestado por una orden judicial municipal.

08/07/2018

We have extended phone registration for this event. If you can't call by 4:30 today, the lines will re-open on Monday morning at 8:30.

NEXT EVENT: WARRANT WITHDRAWAL WEDNESDAY

Milwaukee Municipal Court will again go into the community:

- Wednesday, August 22, 2018
- Journey House 2110 W. Scott Street
- Registration begins Thursday August 9th at 8:30 a.m.
- First -come/first-served and limited to 300 people

ELIGIBILITY:

- for those who have NOT attended a previous event
- ONLY for Milwaukee cases with warrants, DL suspensions
and/or vehicle registration suspensions
- NOT for those who only have a juvenile case
- NOT for building and zoning cases

REGISTRATION: Thursday, August 9th and Friday, August 10th, and Monday, August 13th
- call 414-286-6600

- NO in-person registration at the Court
- NO registration at the event on August 22nd
- NO registration before August 9th
- NO registration by clicking anything on this Event notice

Personnel from the DMV, employers, and other service groups will be available at the event. More information will be provided when you call to register. As always, no one will be arrested for a municipal warrant!

08/01/2018

Municipal Court

Milwaukee Municipal Court will be closing today at 3:00 pm due to the funeral procession of MPD Officer Michalski. For your convenience, the drop box in our lobby is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week for payments. You can also view case information, plead not guilty, reschedule your court date or pay your fine at our website: http://city.milwaukee.gov/municourt#.WXYoflGQzhc

"The mission of the municipal court is to impartially adjudicate ordinance violation cases such that legal rights of individuals are safeguarded and public interest is protected."

07/18/2018

Municipal Court

The Municipal Court will be closed on July 19th and 20th, 2018 for in-service training days for all staff. We will resume regular business hours on Monday July 23rd, 2018. For your convenience, the drop box in our lobby is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week for payments. You can also view case information, plead not guilty, reschedule your court date or pay your fine at our website: http://city.milwaukee.gov/municourt#.WXYoflGQzhc

"The mission of the municipal court is to impartially adjudicate ordinance violation cases such that legal rights of individuals are safeguarded and public interest is protected."

05/30/2018

2018 Salute Winners | Public Policy Forum

The Wisconsin Public Policy Forum has named its winners of the 26th Annual Salute to Local Government and in the category of "Innovative Approach to Problem Solving" the winner is ... the City of Milwaukee Municipal Court!

Our judges reviewed many outstanding entries, and we are pleased to announce this year's Salute award winners! The 2018 Salute marks the first time the awards are being presented to local governments and school districts throughout Wisconsin to recognize our new status as a statewide organization.

12/07/2017

Job Announcement: IT SUPPORT SERVICES SUPERVISOR - City of Milwaukee

Milwaukee Municipal Court has an open position for an IT Support Services Supervisor. Check out the link and consider becoming part of a dynamic team.

Located on the western shore of Lake Michigan, Milwaukee is an urban hub bursting with energy. Milwaukee provides a casual sophistication – big city appeal without the big-city hassles. We are accessible and affordable, and our residents are welcoming. Milwaukee has evolved through the years, brin...

11/16/2017

Registration is CLOSED for the next Court in the Community session of Warrant Withdrawal Wednesday. We have reached capacity.

11/10/2017

NEXT EVENT: Court in the Community - Warrant Withdrawal Wednesday.

Milwaukee Municipal Court will again go into the community:

- Wednesday, December 6, 2017
- Greater New Birth Church - 8237 W. Silver Spring Drive
- Registration begins November 15th at 8:30 a.m.
- First -come/first-served and limited to 250 people

ELIGIBILITY:

- for those who have NOT attended a previous event
- ONLY for Milwaukee cases with warrants, DL suspensions
and/or vehicle registration suspensions
- NOT for those who only have a juvenile case
- NOT for building and zoning cases

REGISTRATION: Wednesday, November 15 - call 414-286-6600

- NO in-person registration at the Court
- NO registration at the event on December 6
- NO registration before November 15
- NO registration by clicking anything on this Event notice

Personnel from the DMV, employers, and other service groups will be available at the event. More information will be provided when you call to register. As always, no one will be arrested for a municipal warrant!

11/07/2017

Planning to travel for the holidays? If you have a drivers license suspension from Milwaukee that you need to clear up, don't wait! Come to Court now - Monday through Friday during walk-in hours - to seek assistance from one of these judges.

11/03/2017

Job Announcement: CUSTOMER SERVICE REPRESENTATIVE III (BILINGUAL) - City of Milwaukee

Looking for an opportunity to serve your community? Come and work with us at Municipal Court!

Located on the western shore of Lake Michigan, Milwaukee is an urban hub bursting with energy. Milwaukee provides a casual sophistication – big city appeal without the big-city hassles. We are accessible and affordable, and our residents are welcoming. Milwaukee has evolved through the years, bringi...

10/03/2017

Municipal Court

One of the handy things you can do at Milwaukee Municipal Court's website is reschedule your court date for certain cases and hearings.
To reschedule online, provide a valid email address and your Drivers License or state-issued ID number.
Start the process by following the link below.

http://city.milwaukee.gov/municourt#.WXYoflGQzhc

"The mission of the municipal court is to impartially adjudicate ordinance violation cases such that legal rights of individuals are safeguarded and public interest is protected."

09/12/2017

Municipal Court

Want to plead NOT GUILTY to a municipal citation, but struggle to get to court because of work or other issues? Save time and hassle by doing it online at Milwaukee Municipal Court's website (link below): http://city.milwaukee.gov/municourt#.WbhRNbKGNdi

"The mission of the municipal court is to impartially adjudicate ordinance violation cases such that legal rights of individuals are safeguarded and public interest is protected."

08/11/2017

Milwaukee’s Municipal Court judges continue to play a role within the community, outside the confines of the court.

Most recently, the efforts of Judge Phillip Chavez were recognized in the WI State Public Defender’s newsletter, thanks to his participation in the Milwaukee County Veterans Support Group’s Legal Clinic for Veterans. The event took place this past April at the Zablocki VA grounds.

According to the article, “(t)he number of veterans served and legal issues addressed were all-time highs for this annual event.”

Thank you, Judge Chavez, for continuing your great support for our Veterans!

08/03/2017

Municipal Court

Did you know that In cases not involving a Juvenile Citation, you do not have to appear in court if (1) you pay your fine on or before your court date; or (2) you enter a plea online, by mail or by FAX so that it is received at least five (5) business days before your court date?

Learn more by following the link below.
http://city.milwaukee.gov/municourt#.WXYoflGQzhc

"The mission of the municipal court is to impartially adjudicate ordinance violation cases such that legal rights of individuals are safeguarded and public interest is protected."

07/24/2017

Municipal Court

Milwaukee Municipal Court serves the community every weekday, with judges seeing people who walk in - unscheduled - to talk about outstanding municipal violations. The Court can remove barriers to employment, public assistance, loans and housing by lifting warrants and drivers' license suspensions - while keeping you on the path of paying your fines. To learn more, visit the Court's website here:

"The mission of the municipal court is to impartially adjudicate ordinance violation cases such that legal rights of individuals are safeguarded and public interest is protected."