Representing the City of Stoughton, Townships of Dunkirk, Pleasant Springs and Rutland

Stoughton Municipal Court

Public Safety Building - 2nd Floor
321 South Fourth Street
Stoughton, WI 53589

Court@CityofStoughton.com

Phone: 608-873-6676
Fax:      608-646-0416

 The Stoughton Municipal Court, which includes the City of Stoughton and the Townships of Dunkirk, Pleasant Springs and Rutland, hears all non-criminal traffic and municipal ordinance violations. The Honorable Judge Scott Dirks presides over the Stoughton Municipal Court.

The Municipal Court is an independent branch of government constitutionally entrusted with the fair and just resolution of disputes in order to preserve the rule of law and to protect the rights and liberties guaranteed by the constitution and laws of the United States and the State of Wisconsin. 

Court is held twice monthly beginning at 5:00 p.m. for Initial Appearances, and at 6:00 p.m. for Hearings and Trials. Juvenile cases are heard in closed session on the first Wednesday of the month and Adult cases are heard on the third Wednesday. The Adult session is open to the public and broadcast live on our local cable television station WSTO.

Upcoming Court Dates

ONLINE PLEA FORM

If you wish to enter a written plea for any TRAFFIC or MUNICIPAL citations, complete the above form at least 24 hours BEFORE your court date. Once completed, the form will automatically be sent to the Stoughton Municipal Court. 
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