Office: 156 East First Street | New Richmond, WI 54017
Office Hours: Monday - Thursday 7:00 am to 4:30 pm, Friday 7:00 - 11:30 am

Frequently Asked Questions


Frequently Asked Questions

When is my initial court date?
The initial court date and time is written on the top of your citation. Please note, for municipal citations, the initial court date and time that you must appear is written on the top left hand side of the citation. 
Do I have to appear for my initial court date?
If your citation is marked "Yes" for mandatory appearance YOU MUST APPEAR at the specified time on your citation. This information is located next to the court date and time.

If your citation is marked "No" for appearances, you DO NOT have to appear, but you may. If you wish not to appear, the Clerk of Court needs to receive your plea and/or payment before the court date listed on the citation. This can be done by phone, mail, or stopping into the Clerk of Court’s Office. If you fail to notify the Court of your plea by the specified court date, a no-contest/guilty by default judgment will be entered in against you.
What if I cannot appear on my court date?
You may file for a motion requesting an extension. Court date extensions must be requested in writing prior to your court date. Extensions are not automatically granted. If good cause cannot be shown, the extension will not be granted and you will have to appear on your original court date.
If I have to pay a fine, when do I need to pay it?
All fines/penalties are due on the date listed on your citation if you plea no contest or guilty. If you are unable to pay in full, you may apply for a payment plan or an extension. Please contact the New Richmond Municipal Court during business hours to make such arrangements.
Can I pay my ticket with a check or credit card?
The New Richmond Municipal Court accepts debit cards, credit cards, and checks online, by phone and in person.
What happens if I do not pay?
If you do not pay your financial obligation to the Court, notification may be sent to the D.O.T. to place a suspension on your driving privileges, a hold may be placed on your vehicle registration that will not allow you to renew it, you may be referred to a collection agency (resulting in additional fees), or a warrant may be issued for your arrest.
Do I have to report a change of address?
Yes.  If you have any pending cases with the New Richmond Municipal Court, it is your responsibility to keep your address current. If you fail to provide the Court with the appropriate contact information, you may not receive proper notification regarding your case in the future. This could result in a warrant being issued for your arrest, or a default judgment entered against you.