MCF Faribault, MN

You can't visit MCF Faribault until your visitor application is approved—a process that can take several weeks. You'll get the decision by email. Applications may be denied if you have an active no-contact order, were a co-defendant or accomplice, have pending criminal cases, or recent probation problems. Upload a scanned government photo ID that's unexpired and not canceled. The address on your ID must match your application, and expired or canceled driver's licenses won't work. Minors under 18 can't check in alone. They must be escorted by a parent, legal guardian, or authorized escort, and you need to submit a state or county birth certificate with the application—not at arrival. For remote or video visits, follow the approval notice for scheduling and any external platform instructions.

You can't call into MCF Faribault—the person inside must place the call. Good news: phone calls from the facility are free. There's a required 15-minute wait between calls to keep access fair. Phone and video conversations may be monitored or recorded, so expect calls to be observed. For video visits, schedule through JPay: go to JPay.com, choose Video Visitation, schedule your visit, and select a payment option or visitation credit. Sessions are sold in 30-minute increments, and you can delete a scheduled visit from the Video Visits page. Threats, attempted recordings, or photographing during visits can end the session and lead to bans lasting months to a year. For emergencies involving death, serious illness, or injury, call the facility information number and leave a message explaining the situation.

Mail sent to MCF Faribault gets opened and scanned—the incarcerated person receives a copy of what you sent, not the original. Address your envelope with the recipient's full name and DOC OID number, the facility name, and spell out "Minnesota" (no abbreviations). Some mail goes through an external scanning service before reaching the facility. This third-party scanning was rolled out to reduce drug contraband and has coincided with fewer overdoses and Narcan interventions. Send mail through the U.S. Postal Service and expect inspection for contraband. Since items are scanned, originals may not be returned.

Send money to someone at MCF Faribault through JPay. Include the incarcerated person's full name, OID/booking number, and the facility with your payment. JPay handles money transfers and also offers electronic messaging and other services. Once deposited, funds go into the person's commissary account for purchases like snacks, hygiene items, stamps, and phone or tablet credit. Deposit options typically include approved online vendors, on-site kiosks (including those tied to video visiting), or limited mail-in methods. Stick to the facility's approved process. If mailing a payment is allowed, use a money order or certified bank/teller check—not cash or a personal check unless explicitly accepted.