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Notice Regarding Closure of Cottage Grove Satellite Office:
The Cottage Grove Satellite Office closed permanently effective July 1, 2008. Newport, St. Paul Park, Woodbury, and Cottage Grove cases are now processed at the Washington County Government Center in Stillwater.
Notice Regarding Hearing Officer Appointments:
Effective Wednesday, July 2, 2008, Hearing Officer appointments are available at the Washington County Service Center - Cottage Grove (13000 Ravine Parkway S.) by appointment only. Customers may call 651-430-6279 to schedule an appointment. In addition, hearing officer services remain available at the Washington County Government Center (14949 62nd St. N, Stillwater) on a walk-in basis.
CLICK THE FOLLOWING LINKS FOR MORE INFORMATION ABOUT THE VIOLATIONS BUREAU/HEARING OFFICER (VB/HO) PROGRAM:
VB/HO PROGRAM BROCHURE VIDEO (Broadband) VIDEO (Dial Up)
*UNDER CONSTRUCTION*. . .We are in the process of updating the video with current ticket resolution information which no longer includes issuing court dates on citations. Please disregard the "court" option contained in the video, as that option is only offered if a resolution with the hearing officer cannot be reached.
**NEW IN MAY 2009** - Hearings by Mail
Beginning May 2009, defendants living 70+ miles from the Washington County Government Center are allowed "hearings by mail" to resolve payable citations. The defendant should mail or fax a letter to the hearing officer containing the following information:
1. Addressed to: "Hearing Officer Mail" at 14949 62nd St. N., P.O. Box 3802, Stillwater, MN 55082;
2. Include a legible copy of the driver's license;
3. Include a copy of an internet mapping documentation (e.g. Mapquest) confirming defendant's residence is 70+ miles from the Washington County Government Center;
4. An explanation of the circumstances surrounding the offense(s);
5. Mail to the address noted above, or fax to 651-430-4437.
The hearing officer will review the above and, if approved, a return letter outlining options and appropriate court document(s) will be sent to the defendant for signature. The defendant will then sign, have his/her signature notarized, and mail the completed document(s) to the hearing officer with a check/money order, if required.
For questions regarding this procedure, call 651-430-6279.
Notice Regarding Office Hours:
Washington County Court Administration, State Judicial Branch, counter and phone service only is closed on Tuesday mornings effective April 8, 2008. Counter services and public phone lines are unavailable from 8:00am to 12:30pm; however, court remains in session at this time. A drop box is located on the the first floor next to Room #145 at the County Courthouse. Cash should not accompany any payments or filings placed in the drop box - checks only.
Normal business hours for the Court are 8:00am to 4:30pm Monday through Friday, with the exception of Tuesday mornings.
Washington County Court (State of Minnesota Judicial Branch) places a high focus on access and public service. Unfortunately, budget realities won't allow us to continue that level of service.
Thank you for your patience and cooperation.