Criminal & Traffic Courts
The Criminal and Traffic Division handles all traffic and parking tickets within Chisago County, as well as all criminal charges brought by the County Attorney. This includes:
- Felonies
- Gross Misdemeanors
- Misdemeanors
- Petty Misdemeanors
Paying Your Fine
You can pay your fine by mail, over the telephone, online, or in person. Visit the Paying Your Fees page for more information. Please call 1-800-657-3611 or 651-281-3219 (metro) for fine payment information.
Ticket Information
You have just been issued a ticket in Chisago County. This ticket is the document charging you with a Petty Misdemeanor or a Misdemeanor.
Petty Misdemeanor
The maximum fine for a Petty Misdemeanor is $300. A Petty Misdemeanor is not a crime and therefore carries no jail time. You may be represented by an attorney hired at your own expense. If you wish to plead not guilty, you are entitled to a court trial. A court trial is a trial by a judge without a jury. Your trial will not be held the same day as your first appearance.
Misdemeanor
A Misdemeanor is a crime and consequently a more serious offense. The maximum penalty is $1000 and / or 90 days in jail. If you cannot afford an attorney to represent you, you may apply for the services of a public defender. However, you will need to provide financial information to determine if you are eligible for such an appointment.
You also have the right to a written statement of the charges against you. A written statement is a formal complaint sworn to before a judge containing the facts of the charges. If you wish to plead not guilty, you are entitled to a jury trial. A jury trial would consist of 6 persons, and all 6 persons would have to agree that you are guilty before you could be convicted and sentenced.
Payable Fines
Many fines are payable without the need for a court appearance. You may be able to determine your fine amount by reading the following schedule of fines and fees, or the officer may have quoted a fine amount. This is only a partial listing of payable offenses. Please wait at least 10 days after your ticket is received before calling to receive a fine amount. This will allow time for the officer to submit the ticket for filing.
Note: Court Administration or Minnesota State Payment Center staff cannot quote fine amounts on tickets that have not yet been filed.
Contact Us
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Kris Cunningham
Court Administrator
Email Kris Cunningham
Chisago County
313 N Main St
Court Administration
Room 358
Center City, MN 55012
DIRECTIONS
Phone: 651-213-7010
Fax: 651-213-8651