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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.

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.
Washington County official record-source actions
Record typeAgency or sourceScopeActionLast checked
Court casesWashington County District Court, courthouse contact, hours, and court servicesCounty or localOpen sourceNot yet published
Jail and custodyCounty jail information and custody proceduresCounty or localOpen source
Police and incident recordsCounty Sheriff and public-safety servicesCounty or localOpen source
Official recordsWashington County official source (washingtoncountymn.gov)County or localOpen source

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Records for Washington County are held by more than one agency. This guide maps the local systems that answer different questions, from court filings and municipal cases to custody, police, and statewide records. 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.

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?

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. Use County jail information and custody procedures for the detention agency's current visitation, booking, release, and records procedures.

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

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. Open Washington County District Court, courthouse contact, hours, and court services for the court's current case-search and document-access instructions.

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

The approved official source set for Washington County does not document a case-specific court search or document-request procedure. Open Washington County District Court, courthouse contact, hours, and court services for the court's current case-search and document-access instructions.

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

The Recorder page states that Washington County uses both Abstract and Torrens land-record systems and provides RecordEASE for remote access. Use County Recorder land-record filing, research, and copy fees for current submission instructions, fees, and response rules.

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

The Recorder page states that Washington County uses both Abstract and Torrens land-record systems and provides RecordEASE for remote access. Use County Recorder land-record filing, research, and copy fees for the responsible recording or county office's current access path.

Which cities and townships are located in Washington County?

Current approved sources for Washington County do not substantiate a complete current map of every local agency boundary. Use County Sheriff and public-safety services to confirm the responsible law-enforcement agency before requesting a record.

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

The approved official source set for Washington County does not document a complete current map of every local agency boundary. Use County Sheriff and public-safety services to confirm the responsible law-enforcement agency before requesting a record.

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

The reviewed official sources for Washington County do not identify a case-specific court search or document-request procedure. Open Washington County District Court, courthouse contact, hours, and court services for the court's current case-search and document-access instructions.

Washington County criminal and court 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.

Municipal courts and nearby local records

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.

Washington County jail and custody 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.

Police and incident records

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.

Minnesota statewide 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.

Cities and local search areas

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

Official Washington County and Minnesota record sources

For an official starting point, use Washington County District Court, courthouse contact, hours, and court services. Confirm current access rules, fees, contacts, and jurisdiction with the responsible agency.

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Prefer an official source? For an official starting point, use Washington County District Court, courthouse contact, hours, and court services. Confirm current access rules, fees, contacts, and jurisdiction with the responsible agency.

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