Find Woodbury Bench Warrants
Woodbury bench warrants come from the 10th Judicial District Court in Washington County. A judge issues a bench warrant when someone fails to show up for court or does not comply with a court order. The Woodbury Police Department handles local enforcement, and the Washington County Sheriff's Office runs the warrant division and jail. Woodbury has about 75,000 residents and sits just east of St. Paul. You can check for active bench warrants by calling the sheriff's office or searching online through Minnesota Court Records Online.
Woodbury Overview
Woodbury Police and Bench Warrants
The Woodbury Police Department is at 2100 Radio Drive. The main phone number is 651-714-3600, and the non-emergency dispatch line is 651-439-9381. Officers enforce bench warrants during all types of contacts, from traffic stops to service calls. If your name comes back with an active bench warrant, the officer will arrest you on the spot.
| Police | Woodbury Police Department 2100 Radio Dr, Woodbury, MN 55125 651-714-3600 |
|---|---|
| Non-Emergency | 651-439-9381 |
| Sheriff | Washington County Sheriff's Office 15015 62nd St N, Stillwater, MN 55082 651-430-6000 |
| Court | Washington County District Court 651-430-6267 |
| Jail | 15015 62nd St N, Stillwater, MN 55082 651-430-7900 |
The Washington County Sheriff's Office manages all bench warrants in the county. The office and jail are at 15015 62nd Street North in Stillwater. Call 651-430-6000 to check for active warrants. Give them a full name and date of birth. This is a free check.
The Washington County jail is at the same address. If you are arrested on a bench warrant in Woodbury, you will be taken to Stillwater for booking. The jail number is 651-430-7900.
How to Search Woodbury Bench Warrants
Call the Washington County Sheriff at 651-430-6000. This is the fastest way to check for a bench warrant in Woodbury. Staff can tell you if a warrant exists in just a few minutes. No fee for this check.
Minnesota Court Records Online covers the 10th Judicial District, which includes Washington County. Search by name or case number. The system shows case type, party names, and docket entries. A failure to appear entry is a strong sign that a bench warrant was issued. Some criminal cases restrict what shows up online, so call the court at 651-430-6267 if you need more detail. Under Minnesota Statute 13.82, most warrant data is public, so you do not need a reason to ask.
The Bureau of Criminal Apprehension has a statewide search for criminal history that covers all counties. There is a fee, but it shows a wider picture than a single county check.
Note: The Washington County Sheriff at 651-430-6000 provides free bench warrant checks for Woodbury and the rest of the county.
Woodbury Bench Warrant Records
The Washington County Sheriff's Office provides warrant search resources and contact details through the county website.
Police reports from Woodbury are available through the police department. Call 651-714-3600 to ask about the records request process. Reports tied to bench warrant arrests are public records under state law. Court records from the 10th Judicial District are available at the Washington County courthouse. Certified copies cost $10 and plain copies are $8.
You can also search through the statewide system at Minnesota Court Records Online for case information from Washington County courts. This is free and available around the clock.
Woodbury Bench Warrant Consequences
Bench warrants in Woodbury have no end date. They stay active in the system until the person deals with it or the judge recalls the warrant. Under Minnesota Rule 3.01, the court must issue a warrant when someone fails to appear. There is no exception. Once it is in the system, it stays there.
An arrest on a bench warrant in Woodbury means a trip to the Washington County jail in Stillwater. You stay there until bail is posted or the judge sets a new hearing. Under MS 629.41, warrants can be served any time of day. Some bench warrants allow for sign and release under MS 629.415. The officer gives you a notice with a new court date instead of arresting you. Not all warrants qualify for this.
Failure to appear brings its own charges. Felony defendants who skip court on purpose can face up to half the max sentence. Misdemeanor failures to appear are separate misdemeanor offenses.
Resolving Woodbury Bench Warrants
Turn yourself in at the Washington County jail at 15015 62nd Street North in Stillwater. Call 651-430-7900 to ask what you need to bring. Have a photo ID and bail money in cash. Call the sheriff at 651-430-6000 first to learn the bail amount.
An attorney can help you file a motion to recall the warrant. This may work without you getting arrested. The Minnesota Self-Help Center has forms and resources for people with bench warrants. LawHelpMN can connect you with free legal aid in the Woodbury area. Track custody status through VINE for alerts on bookings and releases at the Washington County jail.
- Call the sheriff at 651-430-6000 to check warrant status
- Find out the bail amount before going in
- Bring cash and photo ID to the jail in Stillwater
- Get a new court date and attend it
Washington County Bench Warrants
Woodbury is in Washington County. All bench warrants in the city go through the Washington County District Court and Sheriff's Office. For more on county procedures and resources, see the Washington County page.
Nearby Cities
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