Woodbury Felony Records Lookup
Woodbury felony records go through the Washington County District Court in the 10th Judicial District. Woodbury is one of the fastest-growing cities in the Twin Cities metro and sits in Washington County east of St. Paul. When Woodbury police make a felony arrest, the case goes to the Washington County Attorney for prosecution. You can search felony case records online through free state tools, request police data from the city, or visit the courthouse in Stillwater. This guide covers every way to find and access felony records from Woodbury.
Woodbury Overview
Washington County Court and Woodbury Felonies
Woodbury is in Washington County. All felony charges from the city go to the Washington County District Court in Stillwater. The county attorney files charges and prosecutes. The courthouse is at the county seat in Stillwater, about 15 miles from Woodbury. You can search court records online through Minnesota Court Records Online or visit the courthouse for full file access.
The Washington County District Court page has phone numbers, hours, and details on how to access case records. You can call (651) 430-6268 for case questions. Public access terminals at the courthouse show the complete electronic file for any case in the system. Certified copies are available from the court administrator.
| Court | Washington County District Court |
|---|---|
| Phone | (651) 430-6268 |
| County Seat | Stillwater |
| Judicial District | 10th Judicial District |
Woodbury Police Felony Records
The Woodbury Police Department handles arrest reports and incident data for cases in the city. Call (651) 714-3600 for records. Under Minnesota Statute 13.82, arrest data is public. You can request it by name or case number. Active investigations stay private until the case is closed.
Woodbury police make the initial arrest, but felony prosecution moves to the county. The police report stays with the city. The court file goes to Washington County. If you need both, you request them from separate offices.
Under Minnesota Statute 609.02, a felony is any crime that can result in a sentence of more than one year. When Woodbury police arrest someone on a felony charge, they create the booking record, arrest report, and investigation files. The Washington County Attorney reviews the case and decides whether to file charges. Once filed, the court in Stillwater creates its own case file with the complaint, docket entries, and sentencing data. Both the police data and the court file are public once the case is closed.
Minnesota's Data Practices Act gives you the right to inspect and copy public data. Under Minnesota Statute 13.03, the Woodbury Police Department must respond to data requests in a reasonable time. If they deny access, they must tell you which statute classifies the data as private. You can appeal a denial to the state Commissioner of Administration. Washington County follows the same rules for court records. Most felony conviction data at the county level is public, but some pre-conviction records require visiting the courthouse to view on the public access terminals.
The Woodbury city website links to police services and public safety information.
How to Search Woodbury Felony Records
The BCA Criminal History Search is free and covers all of Minnesota. It shows public conviction data for the past 15 years, including Woodbury felony cases. Under Minnesota Statute 13.87, conviction data older than 15 years from discharge becomes private.
MCRO lets you search court cases by name or case number. It shows charges, docket entries, and case status. Criminal cases only appear after conviction. For pre-conviction data, go to the Stillwater courthouse and use the public access terminals. The DOC Offender Locator covers people who served time under state corrections since 1979.
The Washington County Sheriff keeps a jail roster. The sheriff's office website has contact info and links to jail data. The roster updates regularly and shows current inmates and charges.
The BCA and MCRO pull from different databases. The BCA covers statewide conviction data. MCRO shows case-level details for Washington County courts. Checking both gives you a fuller picture of any Woodbury felony case. Under Minnesota Statute 138.17, felony case files are kept for 50 years after closure. Murder files are permanent. The BCA has maintained criminal history data since 1986. Older Woodbury felony records may still be on file at the courthouse in Stillwater or with the BCA. Contact the court at (651) 430-6268 to ask about older case data.
Woodbury Felony Expungement
Minnesota's Clean Slate Act took effect January 1, 2025. Under Minnesota Statute 609A.015, some felony convictions qualify for automatic sealing five years after discharge. The BCA reviews eligible records and seals them without a petition. Violent crimes and sex offenses are not eligible.
For cases that don't qualify automatically, you can petition the Washington County District Court. The Help Seal My Record website has free eligibility tools. Forms are at mncourts.gov. Legal aid is available through LawHelpMN for people who qualify based on income. Under Minnesota Statute 138.17, felony records are kept for 50 years after closure.
Woodbury Felony Record Resources
The Minnesota VINE system lets victims track custody status for offenders in Washington County or anywhere in the state. You get alerts when an inmate is released or transferred. Under Minnesota Statute 641.08, the sheriff must keep records on every person booked into the county jail.
Washington County Felony Records
Woodbury is in Washington County. All felony cases go to the 10th Judicial District court in Stillwater. The county page has more on the sheriff's office, jail roster, and court record access.
Nearby Cities With Felony Records
St. Paul is the closest qualifying city to Woodbury.