Circuit Court Payment Plan

Statement of Policy

1.   It should be understood that the Court views your fine obligation seriously and expects payment of the specified amount on the date agreed upon by you WITHOUT EXCEPTION.

2.   THERE IS A SETUP FEE OF $15.00 FOR ALL PAYMENT PLANS. This fee must be paid prior to the implementation of a Payment Plan Agreement.  

3.   If a payment plan is requested, it will require that the defendant to complete and sign a Payment Plan Request/Agreement. If the option to enter into a payment plan is declined, the court-ordered assessment must be paid within 60 days of the date of conviction, as dictated by Wis. Stats. Section 973.05.

4.   Payments are to be paid to:        CLERK OF COURT
                    220 N. Beaumont Rd.
                    Prairie du Chien, WI  53821

    Please note in the memo section of your check or money order that payment is for your Payment Plan.

5.   Failure to make payments ordered on a criminal OR forfeiture violation may result in a commitment order, which means we will issue a warrant for your arrest.  At that time, the entire fine is due in full and the payment agreement is void, unless approval otherwise. Failure to pay may also result in a tax refund intercept, wage assignment, a civil judgment entered against you, or submission to the State Debt Collection program.

6.   Failure to make payments ordered on traffic or juvenile violations may result in the suspension of your driving privileges for a period of one (1) year or until paid.  Failure to pay will also result in a tax refund intercept, wage assignment, a civil judgment entered against you, or submission to the State Debt Collection program.

7.  Failure to make payments ordered on any case type will result in the Wisconsin Department of Revenue intercepting your income tax refunds until the financial obligation has been paid in full as authorized under Wisconsin Statutes 71.935 or submission to State Debt Collection program. Payment schedules exceeding twelve months will be submitted to the Department of Revenue at the time of implementation. Disclosure of your social security number is voluntary and the information will be used for the purpose of tax interception.

8.  The Clerk of Courts Office DOES NOT send you a monthly bill or reminder notice.  It is your responsibility to     
     remember and send your payment on time per the agreement.

9.    If you receive additional fines or financial obligations, you may add them to your current payment plan. However, it is your responsibility to contact our office at (608) 326-0209 to make the necessary arrangements.  Failure to do so may result in penalties for non-payment of other fines or financial obligations.  THERE IS A $10 FEE TO ADD CASES TO YOUR CURRENT PAYMENT PLAN OR TO MODIFY YOUR CURRENT PAYMENT PLAN.  ($10 per request and not per case.)  

10.    It is your responsibility to keep this office informed of any change of financial circumstances, change of phone number or change of address by calling (608) 326-0209.

11. For questions regarding your current payment plan, call the Clerk of Court at (608) 326-0209.