Woodbury Criminal Court Records

Woodbury criminal court records are filed and maintained at the Washington County District Court in Stillwater. Woodbury is located in Washington County, and all criminal cases arising from arrests in the city go through that county court as part of Minnesota's 10th Judicial District. The city of Woodbury does not maintain its own criminal court records. The Woodbury Police Department handles local arrests. For official court records on charges, hearings, and case outcomes, the Washington County District Court in Stillwater is where you go. You can search case information for free through Minnesota Court Records Online, or visit the Stillwater courthouse in person during regular business hours.

Washington County District Court

All criminal court records for Woodbury cases are at the Washington County District Court in Stillwater. This court is part of the 10th Judicial District and handles all stages of criminal proceedings. The Court Administrator maintains official case files and processes copy requests from attorneys and the public. Walk-in service is available at the Stillwater courthouse during regular business hours.

Public access terminals at the Stillwater courthouse connect to the MCRO case search system. Bring the case number or defendant's full name to speed up your search. If you cannot travel to Stillwater, you can search MCRO online or submit a records request by mail or through the online form.

How to Search Woodbury Criminal Cases

The Minnesota Court Records Online system is the best free way to find Woodbury criminal cases. Go to publicaccess.courts.state.mn.us and select Washington County. Enter a defendant's name or case number. Results show charges, case status, hearing dates, and dispositions. Documents from cases filed on or after July 1, 2015, can be downloaded in PDF format at no cost.

The court calendar posts at 7:00 AM each weekday and updates hourly. Washington County has an active suburban criminal docket. Using a case number gives more precise results than a name search alone. The 10th Judicial District page at mncourts.gov/Find-Courts/District/10.aspx provides district-wide information. Hearing eReminders through MCRO let you get notifications about upcoming court dates for cases you are following.

Woodbury Police Department

The Woodbury Police Department handles arrests within city limits. For police report copies, you contact the WPD, not the court. The department is at 2100 Radio Drive, Woodbury, MN 55125. The non-emergency line is (651) 714-3600. City Hall is at 8301 Valley Creek Rd, Woodbury, MN 55125, reachable at (651) 714-3500.

Police records request information is at woodburymn.gov/police-department/records. Crime statistics are at woodburymn.gov/police-department/crime-statistics. The main police department page is at woodburymn.gov/police-department. The Washington County Sheriff's Office, which covers the broader county area, is at co.washington.mn.us/departments/sheriff.

City Attorney and Public Records

The Woodbury City Attorney prosecutes misdemeanor and petty misdemeanor cases filed in the city. For felony cases, the Washington County Attorney handles prosecution. Either way, the official court record for any Woodbury criminal case is at Washington County District Court, not at City Hall. The city attorney page is at woodburymn.gov/city-attorney.

Woodbury follows the Minnesota Government Data Practices Act at Minn. Stat. Chapter 13. Public records requests are accepted by the city. Most government data is public. For criminal court records, go to the Washington County courthouse. For other city records, use woodburymn.gov/public-records.

Screenshot: MCRO Portal

The Minnesota Court Records Online portal is where you find Woodbury criminal court cases. It covers all Minnesota counties and is free to use without an account.

Select Washington County when searching Woodbury cases. The portal shows charges, case status, and documents going back to July 2015. For older records, contact the Washington County District Court in Stillwater directly.

BCA Criminal History Search

The Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension offers a statewide criminal history search covering all Minnesota counties. A BCA search costs $8 and requires the person's full legal name and date of birth. Results show conviction data up to 15 years back. Access it at dps.mn.gov/divisions/bca/Pages/criminal-history-search.aspx. BCA results show convictions only and do not include dismissed charges or acquittals. For a complete case history, use MCRO or contact Washington County District Court.

Expungement of Woodbury Criminal Records

Criminal cases from Woodbury arrests go through Washington County, so expungement petitions are filed at Washington County District Court in Stillwater. Automatic expungement under Minn. Stat. 609A.015 applies to petty misdemeanors and certain resolved cases. For other offenses, you petition under Chapter 609A and attend a hearing. The full guide is at mncourts.gov/help-topics/criminal-expungement. Legal aid organizations serving Washington County can help with the petition process. The courthouse also has self-help materials at the public counter.

Requesting Copies

To get copies of Woodbury criminal court records, use MCRO for free downloads of documents from cases filed after July 1, 2015. For certified copies or older records, contact Washington County District Court. Certified copies cost $14 per document. Uncertified copies are free. Submit requests in person, by mail, or online at mncourts.gov/help-topics/copy-request. Court fees are at mncourts.gov/help-topics/court-fees/district-court-fees.

Washington County District Court

All criminal court records for Woodbury are filed and maintained at Washington County District Court. Visit the county page for full court details and search options.