FAQs

Does the Sun Prairie Municipal Court supply a public defender?: No. Sun Prairie Municipal Court only handles municipal ordinance violations. Ordinance violations are not criminal offenses, therefore the court will not appoint an attorney to represent you. Whether you choose to hire a lawyer is entirely up to you.

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Municipal Court

1. How do I pay a citation or parking ticket?: You may pay tickets / citations at the Records Bureau windows located in the lobby of the police departments at either 300 East Main Street or 2598 West Main Street. The Records Bureau is open Monday through Friday from 8 a.m to 4:30 p.m. (excluding holidays).

Please note that payments are accepted in the form of cash, money order, check or credit card. If you will be paying with a credit card there is a 2.35% convenience fee.

The Sun Prairie Police Department / Municipal Court also accepts payments for tickets / citations online Call 608-837-7339 with any questions.

2. Is the Sun Prairie Municipal Court building handicap accessible?: Yes. Sun Prairie Municipal Court is handicap accessible through the use of ramps and an elevator. Sun Prairie Municipal Court is committed to ensuring that people with disabilities are provided an opportunity to appear at court and present their case to the judge.

3. Does the Sun Prairie Municipal Court supply a public defender?: No. Sun Prairie Municipal Court only handles municipal ordinance violations. Ordinance violations are not criminal offenses, therefore the court will not appoint an attorney to represent you. Whether you choose to hire a lawyer is entirely up to you.

4. Can I speak to the judge before my initial court appearance?: Judge Hebl cannot speak to either party (the city or the defendant) about the merits of a pending matter unless the other party is present. Written communications to the court must be copied to the opposing party. Contact information for the court is listed online.