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Where to search Washington County records

Washington County, Minnesota court, custody, police, and statewide records are kept in separate systems. Start court research with Washington County District Court, courthouse contact, hours, and court services. Check current custody through County jail information and custody procedures.

Court casesWashington County District Court, courthouse contact, hours, and court services
Current custodyCounty jail information and custody procedures
Statewide recordsUse the Minnesota state-level source described below when available.
Federal recordsFederal court and custody records are outside county systems and require a separate federal search.

Verified local details

These details were drawn from the official sources linked in this guide. Reconfirm addresses, contacts, schedules, fees, and other time-sensitive details with the responsible agency.

Washington County District Court is located at 14949 62nd Street North, Stillwater, Minnesota 55082, and lists phone number 651-413-8030 and business hours Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
The county Jail Division states that court-ordered fingerprinting requires a scheduled Book in Motion appointment and that same-day court appearances are not guaranteed.
The County Recorder accepts real-estate documents and maintains a permanent archive; public research is available Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 4:15 p.m. at the Government Center.
The Recorder page states that Washington County uses both Abstract and Torrens land-record systems and provides RecordEASE for remote access.
The county's official cities-and-townships page lists jurisdictions including Stillwater, Woodbury, Cottage Grove, Forest Lake, Oakdale, Lake Elmo, Hugo, and Washington County townships; portions of Hastings and White Bear Lake are also identified as being in the county.

Washington County official record-source actions
Record type	Agency or source	Scope	Action	Last checked
Court cases	Washington County District Court, courthouse contact, hours, and court services	County or local	Open source	Not yet published
Jail and custody	County jail information and custody procedures	County or local	Open source	August 10, 2026
Police and incident records	County Sheriff and public-safety services	County or local	Open source	August 10, 2026
Official records	County Recorder land-record filing, research, and copy fees	County or local	Open source	August 10, 2026

How this guide is maintained: This matrix only republishes government and agency destinations supported by the researched guide or its reviewed county source registry. Page updated August 10, 2026. Agency sites and coverage can change, so confirm current rules with the source. Read our county source-review and correction policy.

A useful Washington County records search depends on matching the record to the right custodian. Use the questions below for a fast orientation, then follow the linked court, jail, police, and statewide sources for the authoritative record. Washington County has 286,895 residents (2025 estimate). The source map below identifies the relevant local courts and agencies. Offices and online systems change, so confirm details with the agency before relying on a record.

Quick facts

County-equivalent identity: 27-163
Population: 286,895 residents (2025 estimate)
Local detail: Washington County District Court is located at 14949 62nd Street North, Stillwater, Minnesota 55082, and lists phone number 651-413-8030 and business hours Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Local detail: The county Jail Division states that court-ordered fingerprinting requires a scheduled Book in Motion appointment and that same-day court appearances are not guaranteed.
Local detail: The County Recorder accepts real-estate documents and maintains a permanent archive; public research is available Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 4:15 p.m. at the Government Center.
Local detail: The Recorder page states that Washington County uses both Abstract and Torrens land-record systems and provides RecordEASE for remote access.
Local detail: The county's official cities-and-townships page lists jurisdictions including Stillwater, Woodbury, Cottage Grove, Forest Lake, Oakdale, Lake Elmo, Hugo, and Washington County townships; portions of Hastings and White Bear Lake are also identified as being in the county.

What is specific about this local guide

Local detail: Washington County District Court is located at 14949 62nd Street North, Stillwater, Minnesota 55082, and lists phone number 651-413-8030 and business hours Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Local detail: The county Jail Division states that court-ordered fingerprinting requires a scheduled Book in Motion appointment and that same-day court appearances are not guaranteed.
Local detail: The County Recorder accepts real-estate documents and maintains a permanent archive; public research is available Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 4:15 p.m. at the Government Center.

How do I contact Washington County Jail or check custody information?

For Washington County, start with County Sheriff and public-safety services and County jail information and custody procedures, then confirm the filing court or creating agency. How do I contact Washington County Jail or check custody information depends on the record type and jurisdiction. The official pages reviewed do not provide a complete public jail roster or booking search in the page content.

Where is Washington County District Court and what are its hours?

For Washington County, start with County Sheriff and public-safety services and County jail information and custody procedures, then confirm the filing court or creating agency. Where is Washington County District Court and what are its hours depends on the record type and jurisdiction. The official pages reviewed do not provide a complete public jail roster or booking search in the page content.

How do I access Washington County court records, calendars, or transcripts?

For Washington County, start with County Sheriff and public-safety services and County jail information and custody procedures, then confirm the filing court or creating agency. How do I access Washington County court records, calendars, or transcripts depends on the record type and jurisdiction. The official pages reviewed do not provide a complete public jail roster or booking search in the page content.

How do I request a Washington County land record or certified copy?

For Washington County, start with County Sheriff and public-safety services and County jail information and custody procedures, then confirm the filing court or creating agency. How do I request a Washington County land record or certified copy depends on the record type and jurisdiction. The official pages reviewed do not provide a complete public jail roster or booking search in the page content.

What is the difference between Abstract and Torrens property records in Washington County?

For Washington County, start with County Sheriff and public-safety services and County jail information and custody procedures, then confirm the filing court or creating agency. What is the difference between Abstract and Torrens property records in Washington County depends on the record type and jurisdiction. The official pages reviewed do not provide a complete public jail roster or booking search in the page content.

Which cities and townships are located in Washington County?

For Washington County, start with County Sheriff and public-safety services and County jail information and custody procedures, then confirm the filing court or creating agency. Which cities and townships are located in Washington County depends on the record type and jurisdiction. The official pages reviewed do not provide a complete public jail roster or booking search in the page content.

Which agency handles a police or municipal matter in Stillwater, Woodbury, Cottage Grove, or another local jurisdiction?

For Washington County, start with County Sheriff and public-safety services and County jail information and custody procedures, then confirm the filing court or creating agency. Which agency handles a police or municipal matter in Stillwater, Woodbury, Cottage Grove, or another local jurisdiction depends on the record type and jurisdiction. The official pages reviewed do not provide a complete public jail roster or booking search in the page content.

How do I schedule a court-ordered fingerprinting or Book in Motion appointment?

For Washington County, start with County Sheriff and public-safety services and County jail information and custody procedures, then confirm the filing court or creating agency. How do I schedule a court-ordered fingerprinting or Book in Motion appointment depends on the record type and jurisdiction. The official pages reviewed do not provide a complete public jail roster or booking search in the page content.

Municipal courts and other local systems

Municipal and local court coverage is separate from the county trial-court path. Custody: The Washington County Sheriff's Office and Jail Division are the county custody contacts; custody procedures and jail-related appointments are handled through the Sheriff's Office. Municipal: Cities and townships retain separate local governmental and municipal-law jurisdictions; the county page identifies multiple full and partial municipal jurisdictions within Washington County.

Local cities and separate court systems

The relevant local courts and agencies may serve different incorporated municipalities, so confirm the filing locality before relying on a record.

Washington County court and felony records

Start with Washington County District Court, courthouse contact, hours, and court services for the official Washington County court path. County: Washington County government serves the countywide area, including the cities and townships listed on the county's official jurisdiction page. Court: Washington County District Court is a Minnesota state district court in the Tenth Judicial District, located at the Washington County Courthouse in Stillwater.

Police records and public-record requests

For police or incident records, use County Sheriff and public-safety services. Court calendars and records may exclude confidential or otherwise restricted matters under Minnesota public-access rules.

Washington County custody and jail information

For current custody information, start with County jail information and custody procedures. The official pages reviewed do not provide a complete public jail roster or booking search in the page content.

Minnesota state-level record sources

Statewide Minnesota sources are separate from Washington County local records. Do not treat a statewide search as a complete county docket, jail roster, or police-record database.

Nearby county coverage in Minnesota

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Nearby county links will be added after the neighboring pages pass the same source and content review.

Official Washington County and Minnesota record sources

For an official starting point, use County Recorder land-record filing, research, and copy fees. Confirm current access rules, fees, contacts, and jurisdiction with the responsible agency.

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