Search Arrest Records in Washington County

Washington County arrest records are kept by the Sheriff's Office in Stillwater and include jail bookings, inmate roster data, warrant lists, and daily book-in reports. The county sits east of St. Paul and serves roughly 270,000 people. You can search current inmates online through a PDF roster updated each morning, or call the jail directly for real-time status. This page covers where to find records, how to request them, and what tools are available for searching arrest and custody data in Washington County.

Washington County Sheriff's Office and Jail

The Washington County Sheriff's Office runs law enforcement across the county and manages the county jail in Stillwater. The jail holds adult inmates and processes all bookings from arrests made in the county. Staff are on duty 24 hours a day. You can reach the jail at (651) 430-7900 for questions about a specific inmate.

The Sheriff's Office handles arrest records, warrant lists, and booking data. The main site at washcosoar.gov gives you direct access to warrants, inmate intake reports, and other public documents. The county also maintains a broader web presence at washingtoncountymn.gov with links to the Sheriff's directory and county alerts.

Washington County Inmate Search

The county posts its jail roster as a PDF that gets updated daily at 8:00 AM. The roster lists every current inmate by last name, first name, and middle initial. It also shows each person's Jail ID (JID) number, booking date, booking number, estimated release date, and the number of days they have been in custody. This is a solid tool if you want a quick look at who is currently held at the Washington County Jail.

The main county website at washingtoncountymn.gov links to the Sheriff's directory. The direct PDF roster is at web1.co.washington.mn.us. The roster typically shows around 100 to 120 active inmates on any given day. If the PDF does not load, try refreshing or call the jail directly.

The county also posts a Detainee Intake Roster through the Sheriff's portal. This list tracks recent arrivals and is available at washcosoar.gov/res/DetaineeIntakeRoster.aspx. It's a good option if you are looking for someone who was just brought in and may not appear in the daily morning PDF yet.

The main county website published a screenshot of the Sheriff's Office showing the tools they make available to the public. Take a look at the portal to get your bearings before you search.

The Washington County Sheriff's Office main website provides access to warrants, rosters, and booking data all in one place.

Use the navigation on this site to find the specific tool you need, whether it is the inmate roster, warrant list, or daily bookings.

The Sheriff's Office directory page shows staff contacts and links to key public access tools within the department.

This directory is useful if you need to contact a specific division or reach someone about a records request.

Washington County Active Warrants

Washington County posts its active warrant list online through the Sheriff's portal. You can view current warrants at washcosoar.gov/res/Warrants.aspx. The list is public and updated on a regular basis. If you think there may be an active warrant out for someone, this page is the fastest way to check without making a call.

Warrants are issued by the court and executed by the Sheriff. They may be for failure to appear, probation violations, or new criminal charges. The warrant page shows names and case information for people currently wanted in the county. If you find your name on the list, it is important to speak with a lawyer before turning yourself in.

The active warrants list page is one of the most visited tools on the Washington County Sheriff site.

The page is updated regularly and covers all open warrants in the county that have been entered into the system.

Note: Warrant data reflects only what has been entered into the county system. Statewide warrant checks may show additional records from other jurisdictions.

Daily Book-In Reports

Washington County provides archived daily book-in reports going back several years. These reports show each person booked into the jail on a given day, including their name, charges, and booking date. You can browse reports by date at web1.co.washington.mn.us/WCBookings/.

Book-in reports are different from the live inmate roster. They show historical data and are not limited to people currently in custody. If you want to confirm that someone was arrested on a specific date, the daily booking archive is the right tool to check. The reports are organized by date and easy to scan. They are a public record under Minn. Stat. § 13.82, which requires law enforcement to make arrest data available to the public.

The county also posts media reports at http://web1.co.washington.mn.us/MediaReports/ for press inquiries and general public use. These often include incident summaries and recent arrests across the county.

How to Request Washington County Arrest Records

For records not available online, you can contact the Sheriff's Office directly. Written requests sent to the mailing address at P.O. Box 3801, Stillwater, MN 55082 are one option. You can also call (651) 430-7600 to ask about the process for a specific records request. Some requests may require a written form and proof of identity.

Minnesota law under Minn. Stat. § 13.82 classifies most arrest data as public. This includes name, date of birth, charges, arresting agency, and bail. Some details may be restricted if they relate to an ongoing investigation or involve juveniles. Background check requests with official certification go through the Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension.

Fees for records may apply depending on the type and length of the request. The Sheriff's Office will let you know the cost before processing. For certified background checks, use the BCA system at chs.state.mn.us.

Minnesota Statewide Resources

Several statewide tools can help you find arrest and custody records beyond what the county posts. The Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension at chs.state.mn.us handles official criminal history background checks. These include arrest records, convictions, and case dispositions. There is a fee for most requests, and results are based on fingerprint-verified records.

The Minnesota Court Records Online system at publicaccess.courts.state.mn.us (MCRO) lets you search court cases by name or case number. This covers filings from the Washington County District Court and shows case status, charges, and hearing dates. It's free to use and does not require an account.

The Minnesota Department of Corrections public viewer at coms.doc.state.mn.us/publicviewer/ lets you look up adults who have been committed to state custody. This covers people in prison, on supervised release, or under probation with the DOC. It does not include people held only in county jail.

VINELink at vinelink.com is a free service that lets you track an offender's custody status and get alerts when their status changes. You can register by name or offender ID. Alerts go out by phone, email, or text. Call 877-664-8463 for help with registration.

Note: Each system covers a different slice of records. Use more than one if you are doing a thorough search.

Cities in Washington County

Washington County has several cities and townships. All arrests in the county are processed through the Washington County Sheriff's Office or local police, with records held at the county level.

Other communities in Washington County include Stillwater, Oakdale, Lake Elmo, Mahtomedi, Cottage Grove, and Forest Lake. All arrest records from these areas are processed through the Washington County Sheriff's system.

Nearby Counties

Washington County borders several other Minnesota counties. If you are searching for records from someone who may have been arrested nearby, check these county pages as well.