I was Cited for Disorderly Conduct but I have one question

[Zolty]

What is the name of your state? Wi
I was cited under ordinance NO. 24.02(1) so I looked up the wording and here is what I found under the madison code.

24.02 DISORDERLY CONDUCT. Whoever does any of the following within the limits of the City of Madison shall be subject to a forfeiture of not more than two hundred dollars ($200).

(1) In a public or private place, engages in violent, abusive, indecent, profane, boisterous, unreasonably loud or otherwise disorderly conduct under circumstances in which such conduct tends to cause or provoke a disturbance; or

(2) With intent to annoy another, makes a telephone call, whether or not conversation ensues.



The part that seems odd to me is that I was cited for $424.00 when the statute clearly states that I shall be subject to a forfeiture of not more than $200.

How is this possible?

 

[Zigner]

The part that seems odd to me is that I was cited for $424.00 when the statute clearly states that I shall be subject to a forfeiture of not more than $200.

How is this possible?

The fine is $200.
Then you have to tack on all sorts of "administrative fees" etc.

 

[seniorjudge]

The fine is $200.
Then you have to tack on all sorts of "administrative fees" etc.

Correct.

The $200 was the fine.

The rest of it was court costs.

 

[Zolty]

With fees like that who needs taxes, Thanks for the help.