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How to Find a Minnesota DOC OID and Send Money to Someone at MCF Lino Lakes (JPay)

Sending money to someone in the Minnesota Department of Corrections requires their MN DOC Offender ID (OID). Once you have it, you can use JPay to send funds to someone at MCF Lino Lakes.

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The MN DOC Offender ID (OID) links your loved one to their Minnesota DOC record. You'll need it often for contact and account tasks, so write it down exactly as it appears. Keep it somewhere accessible, like a note in your phone or a folder with your DOC paperwork.

Expect to need the OID for anything beyond a basic conversation about general rules. Minnesota DOC uses it to make sure money and services go to the right person, which matters when names are similar. You'll also need the OID when sending money through JPay. Having it ready saves time and prevents delays from missing or incorrect information.

JPay handles electronic funds transfers for Minnesota DOC facilities, including MCF Lino Lakes. Have the right details ready before you start, and the process is usually quick.

  • ✓ Incarcerated person’s full name
  • ✓ MN DOC Offender ID (OID)
  • ✓ Facility: MCF Lino Lakes
  1. Confirm the OID - Make sure you have the correct MN DOC Offender ID (OID) before you start.
  2. Start your JPay send-money transfer - Use JPay to begin a money transfer for a Minnesota DOC facility.
  3. Enter the required details - Fill in the incarcerated person’s name, OID number, and select MCF Lino Lakes as the facility.
  4. Review everything before you submit - A small typo in the OID or name can send money to the wrong place or slow things down.
  5. Save your confirmation - Keep the receipt or confirmation details in case you need to track or troubleshoot the transfer.

JPay support: If you keep having trouble (for example, a transfer failing), contact JPay customer support at 800-574-5729.

Practical Tips

  • ✓ Re-check the OID before you hit submit. You will be asked for it often, and it is easy to transpose digits when you are stressed.
  • ✓ Match the name to the OID you have written down so the transfer is tied to the right person.
  • ✓ Always include the incarcerated person’s name, OID number, and facility (MCF Lino Lakes) when you send money.
  • ✓ Keep your receipt/confirmation details until you can confirm the funds posted.
  • ✓ If something seems off, look for Minnesota DOC and JPay guidance for Minnesota, then call JPay support if you still cannot resolve it.

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