FAQs • Chisago County, MN • CivicEngage

How can I contest the ticket?: Appear for court on the date and time specified on your ticket. If you wish to speak with the prosecutor, you may do so after hearing your rights. If you wish to plead not guilty, you will be given another court date for a court trial or pre-trial hearing.

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Traffic Violation

Payable tickets may be paid:

To determine your fine amount, contact Court Administration within 10 days prior to the court date written on the citation / ticket at 651-213-7010.

2. What if I can't pay my fine on the day of court?: Contact Chisago County Court Administration to make arrangements to set up a payment schedule by phone 651-213-7010, or Email Court Administration.

3. How can I contest the ticket?: Appear for court on the date and time specified on your ticket. If you wish to speak with the prosecutor, you may do so after hearing your rights. If you wish to plead not guilty, you will be given another court date for a court trial or pre-trial hearing.

4. My ticket is in warrant status. What do I need to do?: Go to Chisago County Jail before 6:30 a.m. and request to appear on the court's calendar.

5. My driver's license was suspended for an unpaid fine. What can I do?: If your driver's license has been suspended due to an unpaid ticket, you will need to resolve the outstanding ticket prior to reinstatement of your license. Contact the Court Administrator in the county you received the ticket to make the necessary arrangements for payment or a court appearance.

You will also need to contact the Department of Public Safety, 651-296-6911, for reinstatement of your driving privileges. Minnesota driving privileges are valid only when indicated by the Department of Public Safety records.

6. How do I get my driver's license back?: You will need to contact the Department of Public Safety for assistance at 651-296-6911. Minnesota driving privileges are valid only when indicated by the Department of Public Safety records.

7. I have insurance on my vehicle and still received a ticket for no proof of insurance. What do I do?: Provide the insurance information to Chisago County Court Administration Department or to the Minnesota Court Central Payment Center prior to your court date.