How to deposit funds, commissary, and payment options
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.
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Want to contact someone at MCF Faribault or send them money? You'll need their Minnesota DOC Offender ID (OID). Here's how to find it and use it with JPay.
Sending money through JPay is straightforward once you have the right details. The key is using the correct MN DOC Offender ID (OID) — that's what ensures your deposit reaches the right person at MCF Faribault.
Use JPay to send funds to an incarcerated person at MCF Faribault. Include their full name, OID/booking number, and the facility with the deposit, and follow any JPay account setup and payment steps required.
Don’t mail cash—use the facility’s approved deposit method or vendor account instead. If mail-in payments are permitted, use a money order or certified bank/teller check rather than a personal check unless the facility explicitly allows it.
JPay is a private company that provides money transfers, electronic messaging, and other tools for incarcerated people and their families. Many families use it for deposits and communication services.
Your first visit to MCF Faribault starts with getting approved as a visitor. Follow this checklist to avoid common delays and denials.
Getting mail to the right person at MCF Faribault requires a few specific details. Include the incarcerated person's full name and DOC OID number, the facility name, and spell out "Minnesota" (no abbreviations). The DOC uses these identifiers to route and process mail correctly.
Want your letter to actually reach someone at MCF Faribault? The envelope needs to be addressed exactly how Minnesota DOC expects. That means the person's full name, their MN DOC Offender ID (OID) number, the facility name, and—this is the quirky part—"Minnesota" spelled out in full. No "MN." These details help mail get matched and routed correctly during processing.
