MOUNT HOREB POLICE
DEPARTMENT
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Welcome to our FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions) page. This is a compilation of our visitors most frequent problems. We have supplied the answers.
CURFEW QUESTIONS:
If I am out with adult friends, does the curfew apply to me?
Curfew applies to all persons under the age of 18, with the following guidelines. Unless accompanied by a parent or guardian, no person under the age of 18 may loiter or remain on the public streets, alleys, or public places in the village as follows: You may go directly home after an event or employment. Stopping in between destinations is prohibited. You may also not joy ride around in vehicles to avoid the curfew.
What are the curfew times and who do they apply to?
Curfew applies to all persons under the age of 18, with the following guidelines. Unless accompanied by a parent or guardian, no person under the age of 18 may loiter or remain on the public streets, alleys, or public places in the village as follows:
Ages 15 & under: Sunday through Thursday 10:00pm-5:00am, Friday and Saturday 11:00pm-5:00am.
Ages 16 & 17: Sunday through Thursday 11:00pm-5:00am, Friday and Saturday Midnight-5:00am
COURT QUESTIONS:
I have been issued a
municipal citation as a juvenile and have been ordered to appear in court as a
juvenile. Do my parents need to attend court with me?
Yes.
Either your parent or legal guardian must attend court with you if you are
issued a municipal citation. The appearance is required since the
municipal judge may want to order you into programs and will discuss matters
with your parents or guardians.
What is the difference between a municipal citation and a uniform traffic
citation?
A municipal citation is a summons to appear in municipal court and it is used as
a charging tool for ordinance violations. These violations have nothing to
do with a traffic offense and usually do not appear on your driving record.
However, if you are convicted of a drug related offense or an underage liquor
violation, these convictions will reflect on your driver's record as a
confidential entry.
I have been issued a traffic citation, but never have been issued a driver's
license. What will happen?
Upon the court issuing a conviction on a traffic offense, the department of
transportation will be notified of the conviction and they will assign and
generate you a driver's license number in the State of Wisconsin.
The court has ordered a
driver's license suspension in my case. I have never had a driver's
license. What happens?
The court will notify the department
of transportation and you will be assigned a driver's license number. The
order of suspension/revocation will be ordered and upon you obtaining a driver's
license, the order will take effect.
The court has ordered me to
pay a forfeiture. I have not been able to make the payment as ordered.
What do I do?
You must contact the court immediately and work out
a payment arrangement. The court may be reached at 608-437-7748. The
police department cannot help you in this matter.
Can the municipal court
sentence me to a jail term?
The municipal court cannot sentence
you to a jail term for violation of a village ordinance. However, if you
fail to pay a forfeiture, the court can impose a jail term for failing to pay
the forfeiture. It is best to keep in contact with the court and never
allow yourself to be placed into this position.
PATROL QUESTIONS:
It is after routine work
hours. I need to speak to an officer directly and not a dispatcher.
What do I do?
In the event of an emergency, always call 911.
For routine questions, please call 608-437-5522. After hours the Dane
County Communications Center in Madison, Wisconsin will answer your call.
Please tell them that you wish to speak to a Mount Horeb Police Officer and the
officer will be radioed and asked to call you back. We do staff the agency
24 hours a day to respond to calls for service.
Do you have an equine unit
and what do they do?
We do have an equine unit that consists of
two members - Jim Schultz and Anne Murphy. They are on duty at special events
such as ball games and the Mount Horeb Summer Frolic for crowd control, etc.
They regularly work the UW Madison football games and have assisted the La Crosse
Police Department with Octoberfest. Please email us at
rrohe@mhpd.org for any other information you
may require.
INVESTIGATION RELATED:
I reported a crime and
never heard anything from the police department. Why?
We
understand that your reported crime is important to you and know that as a
victim of a crime you feel frustrated. We try to let everyone know the
status of their case as soon as possible. There are crimes such as
person crimes that must be given priority by the investigative staff. Your
case is not forgotten and is being investigated. If you have any questions
or more information regarding your case, please call 608-437-5522 and speak with
our staff.
PARKING TICKET ISSUES:
I have been issued a
parking ticket and wish to contest it. The citation says the amount due
will increase if I do not pay it within 48 hours. What do I do?
Contact the police department and provide the citation number and the 48 time
limit will be waived. You will be asked to provide a written response as
to why you want to contest the citation. A decision will be made and if
the citation is not dismissed, you may either pay it at this time or ask that it
be sent to the municipal court for review.
FAX AND MAILING INFORMATION
What is the mailing address
for the municipal court?
138 East Main Street
Mount Horeb, Wisconsin 53572
Phone: 608-437-7748
Fax: 608-437-3190.
What is the mailing address
for the police department?
222 East Front Street
Mount Horeb,
Wisconsin 53572
Phone: 608-437-5522
Fax: 608-437-4770
email: rrohe@mhpd.org
website: www.mhpd.org