Woodbury Traffic Court Records
Woodbury traffic court records are handled through the Washington County District Court, part of the 10th Judicial District in Minnesota. This page covers how to search for citations, check case status, pay fines, and contest a ticket issued in Woodbury. The Washington County Courthouse in Stillwater handles all traffic matters for the county, including cases from Woodbury.
Woodbury Overview
Washington County District Court
Woodbury traffic cases are filed at the Washington County District Court in the 10th Judicial District. The courthouse is in Stillwater at 14949 62nd Street North. Stillwater is the county seat of Washington County. Court Administrator Deb Lepper oversees court administration. Even though Woodbury is the largest city in Washington County, all traffic cases go to the Stillwater courthouse.
Washington County has hearing officers available for traffic matters. This is a useful option if you want to contest your citation without going directly before a judge. A hearing officer can reduce your fine, set up a payment plan, or in some cases offer a continuance for dismissal if you meet certain requirements. To schedule a hearing officer appointment, call (651) 281-3219 -- that is the statewide Court Payment Center and hearing scheduling line.
The court calendar is posted on the Minnesota Judicial Branch website, where you can see upcoming hearing dates. If you are unsure whether your case is on the calendar, call the court directly at (651) 413-8030. Court staff can also answer questions about your case status and explain what documents or steps are needed.
| Court | Washington County District Court (10th Judicial District) |
|---|---|
| Address | Washington County Courthouse, 14949 62nd Street North, Stillwater, MN 55082 |
| Phone | (651) 413-8030 |
| Court Administrator | Deb Lepper |
| Hearing Officer Scheduling | (651) 281-3219 |
| Website | mncourts.gov/find-courts/washington |
| County Page | Washington County Traffic Court Records |
The image below shows the Washington County court page on the Minnesota Judicial Branch website, where you can find current contact details, hearing officer scheduling information, and court calendar access.
Check the court page before your visit to confirm current hours and hearing officer availability.
Searching Traffic Records in Woodbury
The Minnesota Courts Records Online system, known as MCRO, is the free public tool for looking up court case information statewide. Search by name, case number, or citation number at publicaccess.courts.state.mn.us. The system covers Washington County and all other counties. No account or login is needed and there is no fee.
Pre-conviction cases are not available through MCRO. If your citation is recent and the case is still open, you will not find it online. Call Washington County at (651) 413-8030 or visit the Stillwater courthouse for pending case status. Post-conviction records are available in MCRO and update hourly during business hours.
Public access computers at the courthouse let you search records on-site. Certified copies must be requested through the clerk, with a per-page fee. MCRO is read-only -- you cannot file documents or pay fines through it.
The image below shows the MCRO portal for looking up Woodbury traffic case records at no cost.
MCRO is free and does not require a login to use.
Note: Pre-conviction cases are not available through MCRO -- call Washington County District Court at (651) 413-8030 for pending case information.
Paying Traffic Fines in Woodbury
If your Woodbury citation is a payable offense, you can pay online, by phone, by mail, or in person. Online payments go through webpay.courts.state.mn.us. There is a $2.34 convenience fee for online and phone payments. You must wait at least 7 days after the citation date before the payment system will accept your ticket, because it takes time for the citation to be entered.
By phone, call the Court Payment Center at (651) 281-3219 (metro) or (800) 657-3611 (toll-free). To pay by mail, send a check or money order to: Court Payment Center, P.O. Box 898, Willmar, MN 56201. Write your citation number on the check. You have 30 days from the citation date to respond -- pay or notify the court you want to contest. Missing the deadline can lead to a default judgment.
If your citation was for no insurance, do not pay online. Submit proof of insurance to the court first (fax to 320-231-6507) and then follow up with court staff about what to do next.
The screenshot below shows the online Court Payment Center portal for Woodbury traffic fine payments.
Keep your confirmation number after paying online or by phone.
Your Options After Getting a Citation in Woodbury
After getting a traffic ticket in Woodbury, you can pay the fine (a guilty plea), contest the citation, or work with a hearing officer. Washington County has hearing officers available, which gives Woodbury residents an option that is not universal across Minnesota counties. A hearing officer can review your case before it goes to a judge and may be able to reduce your fine, set up a payment plan, or offer a continuance for dismissal.
To schedule a hearing officer appointment, call (651) 281-3219. To contest in front of a judge, contact the Washington County courthouse at (651) 413-8030 before the 30-day deadline. Both options require you to act within 30 days of your citation date.
Most traffic violations are petty misdemeanors with fines up to $300 under Minnesota Statute 169.89. Reckless driving is a misdemeanor under Minnesota Statute 169.13 with fines up to $1,000 and up to 90 days in jail. The statewide self-help line at (651) 435-6535 can answer general questions about your options, Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Visit mncourts.gov/help-topics/traffic-issues for more detail.
Traffic Violations and Penalties
Minnesota traffic violations are classified by severity. Most common citations are petty misdemeanors with fines up to $300. Speed limits are set under Minnesota Statute 169.14: 30 mph in urban areas, 55 mph on most roads, 65 mph on expressways, and 70 mph on rural interstates. Driving 100 mph or faster triggers an automatic 6-month license revocation.
Texting while driving is a primary offense under Minnesota Statute 169.475 -- officers can stop you for it alone. The fine is typically $135 to $140. Seat belt violations are a primary offense under Minnesota Statute 169.686. Reckless driving under Minnesota Statute 169.13 is a misdemeanor carrying up to $1,000 in fines and 90 days in jail.
Minnesota tracks conviction counts rather than using a points system. Four in 12 months leads to a 30-day license suspension. Five in 12 months means 90 days. Eight or more in 24 months means a 1-year suspension. For a copy of your driving record, the Department of Vehicle Services charges $9 for a non-certified copy. Use the DVS records request page to order one.
Nearby Cities
These nearby cities also have traffic court record pages. Each city's cases go through its respective county court.