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Ferryville has a Municipal Court. Court
cases are heard before the Municipal Judge, Larry J. Quamme at the
Ferryville Village Hall,
170 Pine St.,
Ferryville, WI.
Bond payments are payable to and can be
mailed to:
Ferryville Municipal Court
P.O. Box
237
Ferryville, WI
54628
( Bond payments can also be left in a
secure deposit box @ Village Hall anytime)
The Clerk of Court, Rose Hubbard, may be
reached by calling
608-734-9400.
The clerk of Court e-mail address is: ferryville-mc@mchsi.com
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FREQUENTLY ASKED
QUESTIONS
Do You Take Credit Card
Payments ?
Yes. Please call
the Clerk of Court and you will be given the procedure to
follow.
Can I reschedule my Court Date
?
You may reschedule your
Court date one time by calling or writing to the Clerk of
Court.
I missed my Court date and really wanted to
appear ?
To get a matter
re-opened, you must write a letter stating the reasons you wish to
do so or
the reason you
missed your court date. The Judge may charge a re-opening fee up to
$50.
Can I get an extension to pay my fine
?
Yes. Call the
Clerk of Court who will develop a “Payment Agreement” which will
be
signed by
the Judge and yourself with a payment
schedule.
What happens if I ignore my citation
?
The Judge will find you Guilty by “Default
Judgment” on your scheduled court date.
You will
receive a notice and be given 60 days to pay the forfeiture. If you
fail to pay
your
drivers license may be suspended and a “warrant” for your arrest or
a “writ” for a
jail
sentence will be issued by the judge.
I have never been in Court, what is the
procedure ?
Please
review the Court Procedure which appears below. If you have other
questions,
call the
Clerk of Court.
How do I reach the Court
?
Call the Clerk of Court at 608-734-9400. If she is not
available, leave your
contact number on the voice recorder, and she will return the
call.
The mailing address is: Ferryville Municipal Court,
PO Box
237, Ferryville,
WI
54628.
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MUNICIPAL COURT
CALENDER
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Court
Dates May be added or the Schedule Changed
Court
Procedure
Since most
people are concerned about appearing in court, this is offered to
help you understand court procedure. This court has jurisdiction
over traffic and non-traffic ordinance violations in the Village of
Ferryville. 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 own expense. The court cannot provide you with a
Public Defender, regardless of your economic status.
Court
Conduct
This is a court
of law and the rules of proper decorum will apply. Please remain
quiet and turn off cell phones while the court is in session. 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.
Initial
Appearance
When your name
is called please move promptly to a position in front of the Judge.
The charge(s) against you will be read. You must respond to the
charge(s) by making a formal plea: Guilty, No Contest or Not Guilty.
Guilty-This is an admission of guilt. The arrest report will be
reviewed and you will be given an opportunity to make a statement of
explanation.
No
contest-This is a plea of guilt, but without
the admission of civil liability. The arrest report will be reviewed
and you will be given an opportunity to make a statement of
explanation.
Not
Guilty- This means that you believe you have
not violated the law in the manner and form as charged against you.
The case will be adjourned for trial on another date.
If you are not
prepared to enter a plea, you may request a continuance. If you do
not understand the pleas as described above do not hesitate to ask
the judge for clarification.
If you are found
guilty, a forfeiture plus court cost, jail fee and penalty
assessment will
be imposed. If
you plead "NOT GULITY", the clerk of court will
notify you by letter of the date of your trial. However, at the
end of today’s court session you will be given the opportunity of a
pre-trial conference with the police officer.
Payment
of Forfeiture/Fines
You are expected
to pay the imposed fine today. If you are unable to pay at this
time, the court can give you an extension. Should you fail to pay
the forfeiture, the judge can:
1)
Suspend your driver's license for not less then 30 days nor more
then 5 years.
2)
Issue a warrant for your arrest
.
3)
Commit you to the County Jail for a period not exceeding 90
days.
Court
Trial Procedures
Trials will be
conducted following the rules of evidence. The Village will be
represented by an attorney, and will be responsible for all
witnesses he wishes for testimony in the trial. If you wish to have
an attorney represent you or have witnesses testify in your behalf,
it is your obligation to have them present at the time of trial. A
continuance will not be granted because an attorney or witness
cannot make the trial date. If you are found guilty, you will also
be assessed a $16.00 witness fee for each witness called by the
Village Attorney. If you fail to notify the Clerk of Court in
writing at least 72 hours before your trial date, that you will not
be attending your scheduled trial, an additional $50.00 fee will be
imposed by the Judge.
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