Minnesota prison money & phone fees, compared
What it costs to send money and take calls from Minnesota DOC, using only fees Minnesota DOC publishes, each with its source and date. Where a fee isn't published, we say so; we never guess. Call rate: Free.
Sending money
Options Minnesota DOC names: JPay (approved provider) (opens in new tab)
Official fees and rates
Not published on the official Minnesota DOC page we read. Vendors show their fee before you pay; check it there.
Other official notes
- 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.
Source: official Minnesota DOC page (opens in new tab) · checked
Phone calls, video and messages
Options Minnesota DOC names: JPay (approved provider) (opens in new tab)
Official fees and rates
- 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.
Other official notes
- 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.
Source: official Minnesota DOC page (opens in new tab) · checked
Ways to keep costs down
- If Minnesota DOC lists a free option (often a mailed money order), it says so above.
- Fees often step up with the amount; a vendor's checkout screen shows the exact fee before you pay.
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