Municipal Court

The Denmark Municipal Court handles citations issued in the Village of Denmark for traffic and non-traffic ordinance violations. The Court's primary function is to administer justice and hold individuals accountable for their actions when found guilty of local ordinance violations. To contact an officer of the court please call (920) 863-6440 or send an e-mail message to: mteege@charterinternet.com.

The Court imposes fines and costs, collects those fines and costs, as well as imposes and collects restitution other miscellaneous fees.

When is Municipal Court?

The Village of Denmark holds Municipal Court on the first Wednesday of each month unless otherwise indicated on your citation.

Where is the Municipal Court held?

Court is held at the Village of Denmark Village Hall at 118 E. Main Street, Denmark, Wi. Court Begins at 6:30 pm. No food or drink is allowed.

What should I do if I receive a ticket in the Village of Denmark?

Pay the ticket before the court date as stated on the ticket.
                                   OR
Appear in court on the court date and enter your plea of "not guilty", "guilty" or "no contest".
                                  OR
Write a letter to the court before the court date and enter a plea of "not guilty" at which time you will be sent a notice to contact the Village Attorney to schedule a pretrial conference.

If you do not take one of the above options, on the day you are scheduled to appear in court, a default verdict of guilty will be charged against you. You will be sent a notice that we have found you guilty and that your fine will be due and payable by a certain date.

Failure to pay your fine by the due date will result in one or more of the following actions being taken: A warrant will be issued for your arrest, your driver's license will be suspended, referral to a collection agency, and/or interception of your State tax refund.

About the court

The Village Board by ordinance established a municipal court with the judge being elected for a two-year term at the Spring election (odd year). The current  Judge is  Charles Teege. The current Municipal Clerk of Courts is Melissa Teege.