How to visit, scheduling, dress code, and visitor requirements
Visiting someone at the Hennepin County Public Safety Facility works differently right now: in-person visits for friends and family are suspended. Only attorneys and law enforcement can visit in person, available 24/7. Everyone else connects through video. Inmates can have visitors once per day, up to three times per week—so time slots fill up fast. Before booking a video visit, you'll need approval as a visitor. Expect to complete a visitor application and wait for staff review before you can schedule anything online. Video visitation runs through Securus, and you must book at least 24 hours in advance.
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Video visits at Hennepin County Jail cost money and have time limits. Knowing the exact pricing—and what to do beforehand—makes the whole process easier. Here's what you need to know.
Hennepin County Jail / Public Safety Facility uses video visits only, and you'll need to complete a quick setup before booking your first session. Here's how to get approved through Securus and schedule a 20-minute visit.
Setting up your first video visit at Hennepin County Jail comes down to getting approved through Securus and planning around the 24-hour scheduling rule. Here's how to get it done, what visits cost, and how long you'll have.
Trying to visit someone at the Hennepin County Public Safety Facility? Here's what you need to know: in-person visits for friends and family aren't happening right now. Video visits are the only option.
Friends and family visits are currently suspended for in-person visitation at the Public Safety Facility. Only attorneys and police are permitted to visit in person, and those in-person visits are allowed 24/7.
An inmate may have visitors once per day and up to three times per week. Since scheduling is limited, check for open slots after you’re approved if you’re trying to plan recurring visits.
You'll need approval as a visitor before booking. Staff reviews applications before online scheduling opens up. Video visits run through Securus—create an account, request access, then schedule at least 24 hours ahead.
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