Access Woodbury Released Inmates

Released inmate records for Woodbury are processed through the Washington County Jail, which handles all bookings for the Woodbury Police Department. Woodbury is an eastern Twin Cities suburb in Washington County, with a population around 75,000. The Woodbury Police Department does not operate its own detention facility. All people arrested in Woodbury are transported to the Washington County Jail at the Law Enforcement Center in Stillwater for booking and detention by the Washington County Sheriff's Office.

Washington County Jail

The Washington County Jail is the detention facility for all Woodbury arrests. It is located at the Law Enforcement Center, 15015 62nd Street North, Stillwater, MN 55082. For jail inquiries, call (651) 430-7600. The Sheriff's Office main line is (651) 439-9381. The facility is operated by the Washington County Sheriff's Office and handles all pre-trial detention and some sentenced inmates for communities across Washington County.

For law enforcement records requests from the Sheriff's Office, contact the Records Division at 651-430-7600, Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Online requests can be submitted through the Washington County Sheriff's Office NextRequest portal. The NextRequest system lets you submit data requests, track their status, and receive responses without visiting the office in person. Under Minnesota Statute 13.82, basic arrest data becomes public at the time of booking and must be made available to anyone who asks.

Washington County has seen significant population growth, and the Washington County Jail serves a growing number of communities east of the Twin Cities. The jail handles both pre-trial detainees and people sentenced to serve shorter terms in county custody. Community corrections and probation services are also available through Washington County for individuals released from custody.

Woodbury Police Department

The Woodbury Police Department is at 2100 Radio Drive, Woodbury, MN 55125. Main phone is (651) 714-3600. Fax: (651) 714-3708. For emergencies, call 911. Non-emergency dispatch can be reached at 651-439-9381. The department emphasizes community policing and proactive safety programs suited to Woodbury's fast-growing suburban population. The city has been one of the fastest-growing in Minnesota over the past two decades, and the department has expanded to keep pace.

Records requests for Woodbury Police incidents can be submitted to the department during business hours. The department follows the Minnesota Government Data Practices Act for all public data decisions. For non-emergency incidents, online reporting options are available through the city's website. Emergency situations always require 911. Crime statistics and safety information are published through the police department's public reports. For booking-related questions or inmate custody status, contact the Washington County Jail at (651) 430-7600 rather than the police department.

Statewide Inmate Search Tools

The MN DOC Offender Locator searches individuals sentenced to Minnesota state prison or on supervised release from state custody. It does not include county jail inmates. Search by name, date of birth, or DOC offender ID. Results show the current facility or supervision status, conviction details, sentence information, and a photo when available. DOC Records Management handles questions at (651) 361-7330.

For Washington County Jail inmates, VINE is the right tool. VINE lets you search for an inmate by name or booking number and sign up for free custody change alerts by phone, email, or text. The Minnesota VINE line is 877-664-8463. The service runs 24 hours a day and is free. It does not cover federal facilities. For DOC state prison release notifications, use Minnesota Haven at 1-800-657-3830 or victimassistance.doc@state.mn.us. Minnesota Haven is run by the DOC Victim Assistance Program and covers transfers, releases, and escape notifications for state inmates.

The two systems work side by side. VINE handles county jail custody. Minnesota Haven handles state DOC custody. Together they cover most Minnesota inmate situations. Neither covers individuals held in federal facilities. For federal inmate searches, use the Federal Bureau of Prisons Inmate Locator at bop.gov.

Predatory Offender Registry

The MN DOC Public Registrant Search lists predatory offenders required to register under Minnesota Statute 243.166. Qualifying offenses include criminal sexual conduct in any degree, murder with sexual motivation, kidnapping, and child exploitation crimes. The minimum registration period is ten years. Lifetime registration applies for certain serious offenses and high-risk offenders.

The public registry shows Level II and Level III offenders. Level III represents the highest assessed risk and carries the widest public notification requirement. Under Minnesota Statute 244.052, law enforcement must try to notify the community within 14 days of confirming a Level III offender's address. Level I offenders are not publicly listed. You can search by name or view offenders on a geographic map. For questions, contact the DOC Community Notification Unit at (651) 361-7340 or (866) 396-9953.

Court Records

Woodbury criminal cases are filed in Washington County District Court. The Minnesota Court Records Online (MCRO) system gives free public access to case summaries and docket entries. Search by person name, case number, attorney, or citation. Case summaries and docket entries are free to view. Electronic documents from July 1, 2015, forward are available online. Certified copies cost $10 each. For older records or complete case files, contact Washington County District Court directly.

For a full statewide criminal history check, the Bureau of Criminal Apprehension (BCA) offers a public online search at ch.state.mn.us for $15 per person. Results include conviction data from Minnesota courts. Conviction records are public for 15 years after sentence discharge. Call the BCA Criminal History Unit at (651) 793-2400. The BCA office is at 1430 Maryland Avenue East, St. Paul, MN 55106.

Minnesota Data Practices

Under Minnesota Statute 13.82, law enforcement agencies must make arrest data public at the time of booking. Public data includes the date, time, and place of arrest; the charge; the person's name, age, sex, and last known address; and whether they were held or released. Booking photos are also public but can be withheld temporarily during active investigations.

Most corrections and detention records are classified as private under Minnesota Statute 13.85. Arrest data and summary statistics are the main exceptions that are publicly accessible. Medical, psychological, and financial records from jails are protected. BCA conviction data is public for 15 years after sentence completion. These rules apply to the Washington County Jail, Woodbury Police Department, and all other Minnesota law enforcement agencies. Data requests that do not receive a timely response can be escalated through the Minnesota Department of Administration.

Nearby Cities

These cities are near Woodbury. Each uses the county jail system for custody records.