Washington County Jail Roster
The Washington County jail roster provides a full list of inmates held at the county jail in Stillwater, Minnesota. Washington County is one of the larger counties in the metro area, with a jail that can hold over 200 inmates. The roster is published as a PDF report that includes names, booking numbers, dates, and estimated release information. You can also search for inmates through VINELink. The Sheriff's Office keeps the roster current and makes it available to the public as required by Minnesota law.
Washington County Overview
Search Washington County Jail Roster
Washington County publishes an inmate roster as a PDF report. The document is available at co.washington.mn.us through the sheriff's office section. The report is timestamped and typically shows around 148 inmates, though that number changes daily. Each entry includes the inmate's last name, first name, middle initial, JID number, booking date, booking number, estimated release date, and the number of days in custody.
VINELink also covers Washington County. You can search by name or offender ID to check custody status. VINELink lets you register for free alerts when an inmate is released or transferred. The system updates frequently and is available around the clock. Call 1-877-MN-4-VINE (1-877-664-8463) for the phone service.
Both the PDF roster and VINELink are free to use. Under MN Stat. § 13.82, booking and arrest data is public information in Minnesota.
Washington County Jail Information
The Washington County Jail sits at the Law Enforcement Center, 15015 62nd St. N, in Stillwater. The facility is one of the larger jails in the state with over 200 beds. It handles a high volume of bookings from across the county, which includes growing suburbs like Woodbury, Cottage Grove, and Forest Lake.
Chuck Yetter serves as Jail Administrator. He manages the daily operations of the facility and its staff. You can reach him at chuck.yetter@co.washington.mn.us. The jail phone is (651) 430-7600 and the Sheriff's Office main line is (651) 439-9381. Washington County may also house federal detainees at times, which adds to the jail population shown on the roster.
Under MN Stat. § 641.05, the sheriff holds legal responsibility for every person in the jail. That includes maintaining accurate records and providing public access to booking data. The size of this facility means the jail roster can be long, but the PDF format lets you search by name using your browser.
What the Roster Report Shows
The Washington County inmate roster PDF is organized in a table format. For each inmate, you can see:
- Last name, first name, and middle initial
- JID number (jail identification)
- Booking date and booking number
- Estimated release date
- Number of days in custody
The days-in-custody count is a useful detail. It tells you how long someone has been held. The estimated release date gives you an idea of when they might get out, though that can change if new charges are added or bail is posted. The JID number is helpful if you need to reference a specific inmate in follow-up calls or requests to the jail.
Washington County Jail Roster Screenshots
The Washington County website is the main portal for accessing government services and jail information.
From the county website you can reach the sheriff's office section where the inmate roster PDF is posted for public access.
Washington County Jail Contact
| Facility | Washington County Jail |
|---|---|
| Address | Law Enforcement Center 15015 62nd St. N Stillwater, MN 55082 |
| Jail Phone | (651) 430-7600 |
| Sheriff Phone | (651) 439-9381 |
| Hours | 24 hours a day, 7 days a week |
| Jail Administrator | Chuck Yetter |
| chuck.yetter@co.washington.mn.us |
Records Requests and Data Access
Minnesota's Government Data Practices Act gives the public access to jail records. Under MN Stat. § 13.82, arrest data is public. Names, charges, booking dates, and custody status are all open. You don't need a reason to ask, and the jail can't refuse a proper data request. The PDF roster is one way Washington County meets this legal requirement.
If you need additional records, contact the Washington County Sheriff's Office at (651) 439-9381. You can also write to the Law Enforcement Center at 15015 62nd St. N, Stillwater, MN 55082. Standard copy fees apply. Under MN Stat. § 13.85, the office must respond within a reasonable time. Private data such as medical records and juvenile information is not available through public requests.
Bail and Bonds in Washington County
Bail for inmates at the Washington County Jail is set based on the charges and circumstances of each case. To find out the bail amount for someone in custody, call the jail at (651) 430-7600. Staff can provide the amount and explain how to post it. Local bail bond agents serve the Stillwater area and the surrounding metro suburbs.
Under MN Stat. § 387.03, the sheriff handles all jail operations including bail processing. Once bail is paid and processed, the inmate is released and the roster reflects the change. For serious charges, a judge may need to set bail at a hearing before it can be posted. Bond agents in the Stillwater and Woodbury area can help post bail through a bonding company if needed.
Note: Bail amounts can change if additional charges are filed or a judge modifies the conditions. Always call the jail for the most current bail information before making a trip to post it.
Cities in Washington County
Washington County includes several cities. All arrests in these areas lead to bookings at the Washington County Jail in Stillwater.
Other communities in the county include Cottage Grove, Forest Lake, Oakdale, and Stillwater. All use the Washington County Jail for inmate detention.
Nearby Counties
These counties border Washington County. If you are not sure where someone was booked, try checking these jail rosters too.