Find Washington County Felony Records

Washington County felony records are maintained by the District Court and the Sheriff's Office in Stillwater. This east metro county is one of the larger in Minnesota and belongs to the 10th Judicial District. You can search felony case records online through the state court system or contact county offices for more detail. The Sheriff posts a jail roster and the court keeps full case files for all criminal matters. If you need to look up a felony case tied to Washington County, there are several free and paid options available to you.

Washington County Sheriff's Office

The Washington County Sheriff's Office is located at 15015 62nd Street North in Stillwater. The Sheriff handles felony arrests, operates the county jail, and keeps arrest and booking data on file. You can reach the office at (651) 430-7900 for questions about warrants, arrests, or people in custody.

Washington County publishes a jail roster PDF that gets updated on a regular basis. The roster shows the name of each person held in the jail along with their charges. This is one of the fastest ways to see who is currently locked up on felony charges in the county. The jail sits at the same address as the Sheriff's Office in Stillwater.

Under Minnesota Statute 641.08, the Sheriff must keep detailed records on every person booked into the jail. The log covers the name, charge, date of booking, bail amount, and release information. Washington County handles a higher volume of felony cases than most outstate counties because of its large population in the east metro area.

The Sheriff's Office also has a Records Unit that processes public records requests. You can submit a data practices request if you need specific arrest or incident reports tied to a felony case.

Search Washington County Felony Cases

The Washington County Sheriff's website is a good starting point for local felony record searches. It has links to the jail roster, contact info for the records unit, and other law enforcement resources.

For court case searches, Minnesota Court Records Online is the free statewide tool. You can type in a name and see all cases filed in Washington County District Court. The results show case type, charges, hearing dates, and case status. Felony cases will be labeled as such in the system. Not every detail appears online, but the basics are there for most cases.

The Washington County website has information about other county departments and services you might need when dealing with felony records.

If you need more than the online search provides, contact the District Court at (651) 430-6268. Staff can help with copies and tell you what is in a specific case file. The court handles everything from the criminal complaint through sentencing and post-conviction matters. Certified copies cost a fee, but plain copies and in-person file reviews are available at lower cost or for free.

Washington County District Court

The Washington County District Court is part of the 10th Judicial District. All felony cases from the county go through this court. The case file includes the criminal complaint, bail orders, plea agreements, trial records, and the sentencing order.

Under Minnesota Statute 13.87, criminal conviction data is public. Anyone can ask for felony conviction records without giving a reason. Arrest data is also generally public per Section 13.82 once charges are filed. Active investigation files are the main exception.

Washington County is a busy court. The county covers Woodbury, Cottage Grove, Oakdale, Forest Lake, and many other communities in the east metro. The volume of felony filings is significant, and the court processes cases on a regular schedule. If you are trying to find a specific case, having the person's full name or case number will speed things up.

Washington County Criminal History

The BCA Criminal History Search is the state's central database for felony conviction records. It covers Washington County along with all other Minnesota counties. The public search is free and shows convictions within the past 15 years. You can see the offense, the court, the date of conviction, and the sentence.

Minnesota defines a felony as a crime punishable by one year or more in prison under Minnesota Statute 609.02. Washington County felony cases can include drug crimes, assault, burglary, theft, and DWI felonies among many other offenses. The DOC offender locator is another tool that shows people who went to state prison or are on supervised release.

Felony Expungement in Washington County

Minnesota's expungement law under Minnesota Statute 609A lets some people seal their felony records. You must wait a set number of years after completing your sentence. Not every felony qualifies. Sex offenses, violent crimes, and certain other serious charges are excluded. But lower-level felonies with a clean record after sentencing may be eligible.

The Clean Slate Act in Section 609A.015 provides automatic expungement for qualifying cases. The BCA reviews records and starts the process. There is a 60-day judicial review window. For cases that do not qualify automatically, you can file a petition with the Washington County District Court. Resources like helpsealmyrecord.org and LawHelpMN can help you understand your options.

Cities in Washington County

Washington County includes several cities in the east metro area. All felony cases from these communities go through the Washington County District Court in Stillwater.

Other communities in Washington County include Cottage Grove, Oakdale, Forest Lake, Stillwater, and Hugo. All felony cases from these areas are handled by the Washington County court system.

Nearby Counties

These counties border Washington County. If you are not sure where a felony case was filed, check the location of the arrest or crime.