How to Find Out If Someone Is in Washington County Jail Right Now
Washington County publishes an inmate roster as a PDF. When you open it, check the header first - it should say
Need to confirm something fast? Call Washington County Jail at 651-430-7900.
Look for the line at the top that says
Scan the roster for the person's name, or use your PDF reader's search function to speed things up. The roster is organized into columns: Last Name, First Name, JID #, Booking Date, Booking#, and Release Est. If you find a potential match - especially with a common last name - cross-reference those other columns to make sure you've got the right person.
- Open the roster PDF - make sure you’re viewing the current roster.
- Use Find (search) for the last name or JID # - searching by JID # is usually the most precise.
- Verify the entry details - confirm the Last Name/First Name match and compare the Booking Date, Booking#, and Release Est. fields.
You'll also see an
Don't see the person listed? That doesn't mean they aren't in custody. Call 651-430-7900 to ask directly. The county's Daily Jail Booking Report page directs anyone with arrest or detention questions to this same number, which also appears in the roster header.
Best time to call: The Washington County Sheriff’s Office lists main office hours as Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Keep in mind: the roster is a snapshot, not a live feed. The
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