Woodbury Criminal Records Lookup

Woodbury criminal records are processed through Washington County District Court, which handles all criminal cases filed in the city. Woodbury is one of the fastest-growing cities in Minnesota with a population over 75,000, located in Washington County just east of St. Paul. The city runs a combined Public Safety Department that handles both police and fire/EMS services. For criminal records, you can search court cases online for free through Minnesota Court Records Online, or contact Woodbury Public Safety at 651-714-3600 to request local police records.

Woodbury Public Safety and Criminal Records

Woodbury operates a combined Public Safety Department that includes police, fire, and EMS services under one umbrella. The main Public Safety address is 2100 Radio Drive, Woodbury, MN 55125, though city offices are also located at City Hall, 8301 Valley Creek Road, Woodbury, MN 55125. The main Public Safety number is 651-714-3600. For non-emergency police dispatch, call 651-439-9381. Emergencies always go to 911.

The combined Public Safety structure means that police and fire/EMS records go through the same department. For data practices requests covering any city department, the City Clerk handles the intake process. The City Clerk's office is at 8301 Valley Creek Road and can be reached at 651-714-3524. The City Clerk for Woodbury is Ashleigh Sullivan. Data practices requests must be submitted in writing and are processed under the Minnesota Government Data Practices Act.

For police-specific records like incident reports and accident reports, start by calling 651-714-3600 and asking for the police records section. Staff can tell you what is available, what you need to provide, and what fees apply. The city also maintains fire and EMS incident reports under the same department, which may be relevant in cases involving both public safety agencies.

The screenshot below shows the Woodbury city homepage, which links to the Public Safety Department, city staff directory, and data request options.

The Woodbury city website is the main entry point for finding department contacts, services, and public records request options.

How to Search Woodbury Criminal Records

Minnesota Court Records Online (MCRO) covers Washington County District Court cases, including all criminal matters from Woodbury. Search for free at publicaccess.courts.state.mn.us. You can search by full name, case number, or citation. Results include party information, charge details, docket entries, and current status. Most public criminal case documents filed after July 1, 2015 can be viewed and downloaded at no cost from MCRO.

For a statewide criminal history check, the BCA Public Criminal History Search at chs.state.mn.us costs $8 per search. It covers all Minnesota convictions for felonies, gross misdemeanors, and misdemeanors. Under Minn. Stat. section 13.87, conviction data stays public for 15 years after sentence discharge. Arrest records without a conviction are not available through the public BCA search.

To get police records specific to Woodbury, call 651-714-3600 and ask for the police records section. For a formal data practices request covering multiple record types or all records from a specific incident, contact the City Clerk at 651-714-3524. Written requests are processed under the Minnesota Government Data Practices Act, which generally requires a response within 10 business days. Copy fees may apply.

The screenshot below is from the Woodbury Public Safety department page, showing the structure of the department.

Woodbury's Public Safety department combines police, fire, and EMS under one structure, which affects how records requests are routed in the city.

Washington County Court Records for Woodbury

All criminal cases in Woodbury are filed in Washington County District Court. The courthouse is located at 14949 62nd Street North, Stillwater, MN 55082. You can call the court at 651-430-6200. Office hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. The Court Administrator manages case files for all Washington County criminal matters, including cases from Woodbury, Stillwater, Cottage Grove, and the rest of the county.

Washington County is part of Minnesota's Tenth Judicial District. The district covers Washington County and seven other counties in the east-central part of the state. MCRO provides free online access to Washington County criminal case information. For certified copies, visit the courthouse or submit a written request by mail with payment included. Call ahead at 651-430-6200 to confirm current copy fees and the process for getting what you need.

Note: Washington County District Court is in Stillwater, not Woodbury. Plan for the drive to Stillwater if you need in-person access to court records for Woodbury cases.

Criminal Background Checks in Woodbury

The BCA is the primary source for criminal background checks in Woodbury. Use the online Public Criminal History Search at chs.state.mn.us for $8 per search, or visit the BCA office in person at 1430 Maryland Avenue East, St. Paul, MN 55106, phone (651) 793-2400. Both the in-person and online searches cost $8 each. The search covers Minnesota-wide convictions for felonies, gross misdemeanors, and misdemeanors. Results are based on name and date of birth.

Under Minn. Stat. section 13.87, conviction data is public for 15 years after the discharge of sentence. After that period, the record is no longer accessible through the public search. Arrests that did not result in a conviction, juvenile records, and federal criminal data are all outside the scope of the BCA's public search tool.

For Woodbury-specific police records such as incident reports, contact Woodbury Public Safety directly. Law enforcement data is governed by Minn. Stat. section 13.82, which makes arrest information, booking photos, and incident response data generally public, while keeping active investigative data confidential until the case is closed.

Expungement in Woodbury

Woodbury residents can petition for expungement of criminal records under Minn. Stat. section 609A.03 by filing at Washington County District Court in Stillwater. The petition must identify all agencies that hold records about the case and must be served on each one. A hearing date is set, and the judge considers the nature of the offense, how much time has passed, and the potential impact on the petitioner before deciding. If granted, records are sealed at all covered agencies.

Automatic expungement under Minn. Stat. section 609A.015 may apply to some Woodbury cases without action from the individual. The BCA identifies eligible records and seals them on its own. If charges were not filed, the case was dismissed, or a stay of adjudication was vacated, you may qualify. The 2023 expansion of automatic expungement extended eligibility to more Minnesotans. Legal aid resources for Washington County are available through Volunteer Lawyers Network and other Twin Cities organizations.

Sex Offender Registry in Woodbury

People convicted of qualifying sex crimes and certain violent offenses in Minnesota must register as predatory offenders under Minn. Stat. section 243.166. The BCA maintains the registry. Registrants report home and work addresses, vehicles, and phone numbers. They verify in person each year during their birth month. Address changes must be reported within five days. Non-compliance is a felony.

Risk levels are set under Minn. Stat. section 244.052. Level III offenders are the highest risk and their information is posted publicly. You can search for Level III offenders in Woodbury through the Department of Corrections Offender Locator at coms.doc.state.mn.us/PublicViewer. The search is free and available around the clock. For concerns about a specific offender or for information about Level I or II registrants, contact Woodbury Public Safety at 651-714-3600 or the Washington County Sheriff's Office.

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Washington County Criminal Records

Woodbury is in Washington County, and all criminal court cases for the city go through Washington County District Court in Stillwater. For more on the county court system and other records resources, visit the Washington County criminal records page.

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