Search Woodbury 24 Hour Booking
Woodbury 24 hour booking records are handled by the Woodbury Police Department and the Washington County Jail. Woodbury has about 76,000 residents and sits east of St. Paul in Washington County. Arrests in Woodbury lead to bookings at the county jail where fingerprint data gets sent to the state system within 24 hours. Washington County publishes a daily jail booking report online, making it one of the easier places in the metro to find recent booking data. All of this information is public under Minnesota law and can be searched at no cost.
Woodbury Overview
How Woodbury 24 Hour Booking Works
The Woodbury Police Department patrols the city and makes arrests. The station is at 8415 Valley Creek Rd, Woodbury, MN 55125. For non-emergency calls, dial (651) 714-3600. When someone is arrested in Woodbury, they are taken to the Washington County Jail for booking. The county jail handles intake for all cities in Washington County.
During booking, jail staff collect fingerprints, a photo, and personal details. Minnesota Statute 299C.10 requires that fingerprint data reach the Bureau of Criminal Apprehension within 24 hours of being taken. That is the 24 hour booking rule. It applies to everyone admitted to the jail, regardless of the charge level. The BCA uses this data in its statewide criminal history system.
Washington County stands out because it publishes a daily jail booking report on its website. This makes finding Woodbury booking data simpler than in some other counties. The report lists new bookings from the prior day, including names and charges.
Woodbury Police and Booking Records
Woodbury Police keep records of every arrest they make. You can contact them to ask for copies of arrest reports. The department works closely with the Washington County Sheriff on booking and jail matters. If you need details about a specific Woodbury arrest, start with the police department or check the county's daily booking report.
The city of Woodbury provides general information through its website.
You can find links to the police department and other city services from this page.
Washington County also publishes detailed booking data on its site.
This daily booking report covers Woodbury and all other Washington County cities.
Public Data in Woodbury Bookings
Minnesota Statute 13.82 makes arrest data from Woodbury public. The name, age, sex, and address of the arrested person are available to anyone. So are the charges, arrest time, and custody location. Booking photos are public too. You can request this information from the Woodbury Police or the Washington County Sheriff without stating a reason.
The Washington County inmate information page shows current inmates. It is separate from the daily booking report. Between these two resources, you can find both recent bookings and people still in custody from Woodbury arrests.
Find Woodbury 24 Hour Booking Records
Start with the Washington County daily booking report for the most recent Woodbury bookings. For current inmates, check the inmate information page. Both are on the Washington County website.
Court records from Woodbury cases can be found on the Minnesota Court Records Online system. It covers Washington County District Court. The VINE system lets you sign up for custody status alerts for anyone in the Washington County Jail. The sheriff must keep permanent records of all bookings under Statute 641.05.
Note: Background checks through the BCA cost about $10 for fingerprint-based requests.
What Charges Lead to Woodbury Bookings
The 24 hour booking rule in Minnesota covers felonies, gross misdemeanors, and targeted misdemeanors. When Woodbury Police arrest someone on one of these charges, the booking happens at the Washington County Jail. Targeted misdemeanors include DWI, domestic assault, fifth-degree assault, order for protection violations, and indecent exposure. The fingerprint data must reach the BCA within 24 hours for all of these offenses.
Minor offenses in Woodbury usually end with a citation at the scene. No booking takes place. But if the person has warrants or the charge calls for custody, the situation changes. The officer takes the person to the Washington County Jail for full booking. After that, a court date is set at Washington County District Court. The first hearing comes within 36 hours for people who stay in custody. Track case progress through the Minnesota Court Records Online system.
How to Get Woodbury Booking Records
Washington County makes it easier than most counties to find booking data. Their daily booking report lists new bookings from the prior day. The inmate search page shows who is currently in jail. For a written arrest report from a Woodbury booking, call the police department at (651) 714-3600. The records unit can provide copies. A formal data request to the Washington County Sheriff is another option under the state data practices law.
Woodbury Booking Costs
Washington County may charge booking fees under Minnesota Statute 641.12. Fees cannot exceed the actual cost. Refunds are available if all charges are dismissed. Report copies from Woodbury Police have a small per-page charge. Background checks through the BCA cost about $10. Court record copies through the Minnesota Judicial Branch have their own pricing. For fee details, contact the Woodbury Police at (651) 714-3600 or the Washington County Sheriff.
Washington County 24 Hour Booking
Woodbury is in Washington County. All jail bookings from Woodbury arrests go through the Washington County system. For full details on the county jail, daily booking reports, and inmate search, visit the Washington County page.
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