Court Procedures

Initial Appearance

Your citation includes your court date and time in the top left corner. This is referred to as your Initial Appearance court date. Please contact the court at 608-798-4101 if you need assistance.

• Adult Initial Appearances - Click here for more information.
• Juvenile Initial Appearances - Click here for more information.

Pre-Trial Conferences for Not Guilty Pleas

If you enter a plea of not guilty, your case will be scheduled for a Pre-trial conference with the Village's prosecuting attorney. If you wish to enter a not guilty plea without appearing in court, your plea must be submitted in writing and received prior to your scheduled Initial Appearance. Click here for more information regarding Pre-trial conference procedures.

Operating While Intoxicated 1st Offense

If you are found guilty of an Operating While Intoxicated (OWI) 1st offense, you may be subject to additional restrictions. Click here for more information.

Trial Procedures and Hearings

If you are unable to resolve your citation with the Village's prosecuting attorney, your case may be set for trial. Trials are held in the Village of Cross Plains Village Hall at 2417 Brewery Rd, Cross Plains, Wisconsin. Click here for more information regarding trial procedures.