Washington County Booking Reports Lookup
Washington County Booking Reports are public records created each time someone is processed into the county jail in Stillwater. This page explains the PDF roster format used by the county, where to find the booking portal, what fields are included in each record, and how to access related arrest and court data for communities across Washington County.
Washington County Booking Reports
How Washington County Publishes Booking Reports
Washington County takes a different approach than most Twin Cities metro counties. Instead of a live searchable database, the Sheriff's Office publishes booking records as a PDF roster document. The file is available at web1.co.washington.mn.us/WCInmateRoster/InmateRosterReport.pdf and is updated regularly, with a timestamp on the document showing when it was last refreshed.
The PDF format means you can't search by name the same way you would in a live database, but you can use your browser's search function (Ctrl+F or Cmd+F) to find a specific name within the document. The roster is typically a complete list of current inmates at the facility, organized in a consistent format that makes it easy to scan.
The county also has a separate booking portal at web1.co.washington.mn.us/WCBookings/. This portal provides a more interactive interface for viewing booking records. If you encounter access issues with the portal, the PDF roster is the reliable fallback that should always be available through the direct link above.
Note: Washington County's inmate roster is published as a timestamped PDF document that updates regularly, rather than a live searchable online database.
Sheriff's Office Contact Information
The Washington County Sheriff's Office oversees the county jail and maintains all booking records. The office is located in Stillwater and handles both the PDF roster and records requests.
| Sheriff's Office | Washington County Sheriff's Office |
|---|---|
| Address | 15015 62nd St. N., Stillwater, MN 55082 |
| Phone | 651-430-7900 |
| Sheriff Website | co.washington.mn.us |
| Jail Roster PDF | WC Inmate Roster PDF |
| Booking Portal | WC Bookings Portal |
| Jail Admin | Chuck Yetter, chuck.yetter@co.washington.mn.us |
For records requests not available through the PDF roster, contact the Sheriff's Office by phone at 651-430-7900 or reach jail administration directly through the email above. Staff can help with requests for older records or document copies.
What the Roster PDF Contains
The Washington County inmate roster PDF includes several fields for each person in custody. Records include last name, first name, and middle initial, which gives you enough to identify a specific person and distinguish between similarly named individuals.
Each entry also shows the JID number, which is an internal jail identification number. The booking date tells you when the person was processed into the facility. The booking number is a unique identifier for that specific jail stay. Estimated release date gives a projected timeframe for when the person may be let out. Days in custody shows how long they've been held as of the roster update. All entries are current as of the timestamp at the top of the PDF document.
What the roster doesn't include, compared to some other counties, is charge information in the PDF itself. For charge details and court case information tied to a Washington County arrest, you'll need to use Minnesota Court Records Online or contact the Sheriff's Office directly. The court system covers the 10th Judicial District, which handles Washington County cases.
Note: Estimated release dates in the Washington County roster are projections and may change based on court decisions, new charges, or other legal developments.
Minnesota's Public Records Law
Minnesota Statutes section 13.82 classifies arrest data as public government data. Under chapter 13 of the Minnesota Statutes, law enforcement agencies are required to make basic booking and arrest information available to anyone who requests it. This is why the Washington County Sheriff publishes the roster PDF openly without requiring a login or fee to access.
The law covers names, arrest dates, arresting agencies, and custody status. Some data remains protected, including records involving juveniles and investigative data tied to ongoing undercover work. Standard adult bookings fall in the public category by default. The PDF roster reflects what the law requires be made available.
For criminal history data that spans more than recent bookings, the BCA Criminal History search covers statewide conviction records compiled by the Bureau of Criminal Apprehension. That system is separate from the county roster and serves a broader informational purpose.
Statewide Tools and Supplementary Resources
Several state and third-party tools can supplement what the Washington County PDF roster provides. The Minnesota DOC Offender Locator covers people who have been convicted and sent to a state prison. If someone was held pre-trial at the Washington County jail and later sentenced to prison, they would transition from the county system to the DOC system.
VINE provides free custody status notifications. Register at vinelink.com or call 1-877-664-8463 to receive alerts by phone, email, or text when someone's custody status changes. The service is available 24 hours a day and covers Washington County facilities.
The Minnesota Jail Roster aggregator and Inmate Search MN are third-party tools that pull from multiple Minnesota county sources. They can help locate someone across counties, though you should verify any result against the official county PDF roster. For court data, Minnesota Court Records Online covers the 10th Judicial District and Washington County cases specifically.
Cities in Washington County
Washington County includes the city of Woodbury as its largest community. Arrests made by city police in Woodbury and other communities in the county typically result in bookings at the Washington County jail in Stillwater.
Nearby Counties
Washington County borders several counties in the eastern Twin Cities metro and along the Wisconsin state line. Each has its own sheriff's office and booking records system.