Who to Call at MCF Faribault in an Emergency, How to File Concerns, and How to Request a No‑Contact Directive

For a death, serious illness, or injury involving someone incarcerated at MCF Faribault, call the facility information number and leave a message. Be specific - include who is involved and what happened. Staff will verify the information before passing it along to your loved one.

For concerns that aren't emergencies - wellbeing issues, communication problems, or something you want the facility to know about - contact MCF Faribault directly. The Minnesota DOC Friends and Family handbook lists contact information in the

You can also submit concerns through the Office of the Ombuds for Corrections (OBFC). This is a good option if you feel your concern isn't being addressed through the facility directly.

You can also contact the Minnesota Department of Corrections central office. The central office phone number is (651) 361-7200, and the address is 1450 Energy Park Drive, Suite 200, St. Paul, MN 55108.

• ✓ Contact MCF Faribault directly using the “Facility information” contact details in the DOC handbook
• ✓ If needed, submit your concern through the Office of the Ombuds for Corrections (OBFC)
• ✓ Use the Minnesota DOC central office phone, (651) 361-7200, or mail to 1450 Energy Park Drive, Suite 200, St. Paul, MN 55108
• ✓ Keep your own notes (dates, times, who you spoke with, and what was said) so you can follow up clearly

To stop unwanted contact, submit a No Contact Directive form to the Minnesota DOC Victim Services & Restorative Justice Unit. Mail it to 1450 Energy Park Drive, Suite 200, Saint Paul, MN 55108.

Don't want to mail it? Fax the form to 612-473-5007 or email it to victimassistance.doc@state.mn.us.

1. Fill out the No Contact Directive form - complete the request with the information you have.
2. Submit it by mail, fax, or email - mail it to Minnesota DOC Victim Services & Restorative Justice Unit, 1450 Energy Park Drive, Suite 200, Saint Paul, MN 55108; fax it to 612-473-5007; or email it to victimassistance.doc@state.mn.us.
3. Save proof you sent it - keep a copy of what you submitted and any confirmation (like a fax confirmation page or your sent email).

After you submit a No Contact Directive request, the Minnesota DOC will acknowledge receipt within 10 business days.

Emergency messages get verified before staff pass them along. For No Contact Directive requests, expect acknowledgement within 10 business days. Keep copies of everything you submit - dates, details, and all - so you can follow up easily if needed.