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Visit-day checklist: Minnesota prisons
What to wear, which ID to bring and what you can carry in, from Minnesota DOC's official rules. Pick a prison to add its address, phone and hours. Print it or keep it on your phone.
Before visit day
- ☐ You must be added to the person's approved visitor list by completing a Visiting Privilege Application. Fill it out completely and honestly. (official source) (opens in new tab)
- ☐ A background check is done, but a criminal record or probation doesn't automatically mean denial. Wait for approval before visiting. (official source) (opens in new tab)
- ☐ Check for lockdowns or cancelled visits: Minnesota facility status.
What to wear
- Minnesota DOC's dress code isn't on the official pages we could read. Check the official visiting page (opens in new tab) or call the prison before you go.
ID to bring
- Minnesota DOC's ID rule isn't on the official pages we could read. Check the official visiting page (opens in new tab) or call the prison before you go.
What you can bring, what stays in the car
- Minnesota DOC's list of allowed and banned items isn't on the official pages we could read. Check the official visiting page (opens in new tab) or call the prison before you go.
More from Minnesota DOC on visiting
- ☐ Each facility has its own visiting schedule; check the facility page before you go. There are no visits on major state holidays. (official source) (opens in new tab)
- ☐ Bring the same form of ID you listed on your visiting application. Cell phones and weapons aren't allowed. (official source) (opens in new tab)
Rules can differ by prison and change without notice; the prison's posted rules win. Quoted or summarized from official Minnesota DOC pages, each linked. Not legal advice. No sponsors or affiliate links. Last checked .
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