Purpose & Function
Municipal courts were created by the governing body of the municipality and have exclusive jurisdiction over actions involving violation of the municipal ordinances adopted from the Wisconsin State Statutes. The court office provides information as well as maintains records of dispositions and payment of forfeitures. With the exception of juveniles, the records are open to the public.

Actual Court Proceedings
Actual Court proceedings are generally held Tuesday afternoons in the:
City of Manitowoc Council Chambers
City Hall
First Floor 
900 Quay St.
Manitowoc, WI 54220

Initial appearances are scheduled as follows:

• Ordinances violations 1:45 pm
• Traffic offenses 1:00 pm

Pretrials
Pretrials are generally held on Tuesday mornings between the hours of 9:00 am and 11:00 am at the:
Manitowoc Safety Building
900 Jay St.
Manitowoc, WI 54220