Minnesota state prisons: visiting, mail, money and status
11 Minnesota DOC prisons from the official Minnesota DOC facility list, checked 2026-10-20.
Minnesota DOC incarcerated person search (official) (opens in new tab) Minnesota facility status
How to search: enter the person's legal last and first name, or their Minnesota DOC ID number if you have it. Nicknames and misspellings usually return nothing; try fewer letters or a different spelling of the name. Use it to confirm the person's name as DOC lists it, their OID number and current facility. Mail and deposits need the OID number.
What the dates mean: any dates shown, such as admission, sentence or projected release dates, come from Minnesota DOC's own records. Projected dates can change (for example with earned credits, discipline or parole decisions) and are not a guarantee. Ask Minnesota DOC or the facility before making plans around a date.
OutSooner does not store or list anyone's name, date of birth or ID number. The search runs on the official site.
How to get release and transfer alerts
Minnesota Haven (DOC notification) (official) (opens in new tab)
- Minnesota DOC uses Haven. Minnesota VINE covers county jails only. Download the Haven registration form, fill it out and email it to victimassistance.doc@state.mn.us, or mail it to Victim Assistance Program, 1450 Energy Park Drive, Suite 200, Saint Paul, MN 55108.
- Notices come by email and/or U.S. mail. Phone calls are used only for escapes. Notices include transfers, 60-day notice of release, release and supervision changes.
Victim services contact: DOC Victim Assistance, 1-800-657-3830, victimassistance.doc@state.mn.us
These alerts are built mainly for crime victims. OutSooner does not sign anyone up or store any names. Source: Minnesota DOC (official) (opens in new tab) · Last checked
| Facility | City | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Minnesota Correctional Facility-Faribault | Faribault | (507) 334-0700 |
| Minnesota Correctional Facility-Lino Lakes | Lino Lakes | (651) 717-6100 |
| Minnesota Correctional Facility-Moose Lake | Moose Lake | (218) 485-5000 |
| Minnesota Correctional Facility-Oak Park Heights | Stillwater | (651) 779-1400 |
| Minnesota Correctional Facility-Red Wing | Red Wing | (651) 267-3600 |
| Minnesota Correctional Facility-Rush City | Rush City | (320) 358-0400 |
| Minnesota Correctional Facility-Shakopee | Shakopee | (952) 496-4440 |
| Minnesota Correctional Facility-St. Cloud | St. Cloud | (320) 240-3000 |
| Minnesota Correctional Facility-Stillwater | Bayport | (651) 779-2700 |
| Minnesota Correctional Facility-Togo | Togo | (218) 376-7878 |
| Minnesota Correctional Facility-Willow River | Willow River | (218) 485-2400 |
Family guide: money, calls, visits and mail
From official Minnesota DOC pages. Vendors are named only as the state's approved provider. OutSooner has no affiliate or sponsor links. Our promise and how we check facts.
Sending money
- Send money through JPay, an electronic funds transfer service. Always include the person's name, OID number and facility.
- JPay also handles electronic messages and 30-second videograms.
Fees change. Check the official Minnesota DOC page (opens in new tab) for current fees before you pay.
Official pages: JPay (approved provider) (opens in new tab)
The state's approved app (JPay): App Store (opens in new tab) Google Play (opens in new tab)
Source: Minnesota DOC (official) (opens in new tab) · Last checked · Report an error
Phone calls and video visits
- Only the person in custody can place calls, at set times. Minnesota DOC calls from an incarcerated person are free; three-way and forwarded calls aren't allowed.
- Calls are monitored or recorded. Paid video visits are scheduled through JPay and require being on the approved visitor list.
- In an emergency (death, serious illness or injury), call the facility and leave a message; staff will verify it and pass it on.
Fees change. Check the official Minnesota DOC page (opens in new tab) for current fees before you pay.
Official pages: JPay (approved provider) (opens in new tab)
The state's approved app (JPay): App Store (opens in new tab) Google Play (opens in new tab)
Source: Minnesota DOC (official) (opens in new tab) · Last checked · Report an error
In-person visiting
- Each facility has its own visiting schedule; check the facility page before you go. There are no visits on major state holidays.
- Bring the same form of ID you listed on your visiting application. Cell phones and weapons aren't allowed.
Source: Minnesota DOC (official) (opens in new tab) · Last checked · Report an error
Becoming an approved visitor
- You must be added to the person's approved visitor list by completing a Visiting Privilege Application. Fill it out completely and honestly.
- A background check is done, but a criminal record or probation doesn't automatically mean denial. Wait for approval before visiting.
Source: Minnesota DOC (official) (opens in new tab) · Last checked · Report an error
- Mail is opened and scanned, and the person receives a copy. It first goes to a service outside Minnesota.
- Address it with the person's full name and OID number, the facility name and "Minnesota" (not abbreviated), then the scanning-service P.O. box for that facility shown on the DOC mail page (Phoenix, MD). Letters, photos and cards can also be sent electronically through TextBehind.
Official pages: TextBehind (approved provider) (opens in new tab)
The state's approved app (TextBehind): App Store (opens in new tab) Google Play (opens in new tab)
Source: Minnesota DOC (official) (opens in new tab) · Last checked · Report an error
First 72 hours after release in Minnesota: checklist · Minnesota sentence credit law
Facility list from Minnesota DOC (opens in new tab).
Sources: Minnesota DOC facilities (opens in new tab) · Last verified: · Corrections