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1. What is a municipal citation?

A municipal citation can be in the form of a traffic ticket, parking ticket, or violation of the municipal code of the City of La Crosse. The citation is a non-criminal civil action issued by the City of La Crosse which imposes a forfeiture.

2. How do I contest a municipal citation?

Municipal court is divided into two separate appearances. The initial appearance and pre-trial date and the trial date. The initial appearance is the plea date and is held on either Wednesday morning or afternoon at the council chambers located at City Hall, 400 La Crosse Street, La Crosse, Wisconsin. Your municipal citation states the time and date of your initial appearance. At the initial appearance, you may enter a plea of not guilty, guilty, or no contest. If you enter a plea of not guilty, you will be given the opportunity to speak with the Assistant City Attorney, which is called the pre-trial. If you enter a plea of guilty or no-contest, the municipal judge will sentence you at the initial appearance.