How to visit, scheduling, dress code, and visitor requirements
MCF Lino Lakes requires a visitor application and approval before you can visit—and the process can take several weeks, so start early. Visits are by appointment only, either on-site or remote through the facility's approved video vendor. For video visits, you'll schedule through the vendor's online portal (like JPay) by following the on-screen steps. When you arrive for an in-person visit, bring a valid, unexpired government photo ID with an address matching your visiting application. Expired or canceled driver's licenses won't be accepted. If you're dealing with a video visiting ban of one year or longer, you can request an annual review by the facility visiting committee.
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Visiting someone at MCF Lino Lakes starts with one key detail: their Minnesota DOC Offender ID (OID). Once you have that, you can schedule a video visit (if video visitation is offered at this facility).
Setting up your first JPay video visit is straightforward once you know the steps. First, confirm you're on the approved visitor list. Then create your JPay account, schedule a time slot, and make sure your computer and internet connection are ready so the session starts without a hitch.
Setting up a video visit involves a few steps, but it's simple once you know the order. Here's how to confirm eligibility, schedule a 30-minute JPay session, and avoid mistakes that cut visits short.
Planning to visit MCF Lino Lakes with a child? Two things trip people up most often: paperwork for minor visitors and ID verification. Get these right ahead of time, and you won't get turned away at the door.
Bring a valid, unexpired government photo ID with an address that matches your visiting application. An expired or canceled driver’s license does not qualify.
Yes. Visitors under 18 must be escorted by a parent, legal guardian, or authorized escort. A certified birth certificate must be submitted with the visiting application—not handed in at check-in.
Video visiting bans of one year or longer are eligible for annual review by the facility visiting committee upon request.
Getting mail to someone at MCF Lino Lakes comes down to two things: addressing it exactly the way Minnesota DOC requires, and understanding that most incoming mail gets processed and scanned before your loved one sees it. Here's the format to use and what to expect for letters, photos, and greeting cards.
Getting mail to someone at MCF Lino Lakes requires a specific address format, and everything goes through an off-site scanning process before delivery. Here's how to format the address and what happens after you drop it in the mail.
MCF Lino Lakes uses JPay for most electronic contact. Through JPay, you can send money, electronic messages, and VideoGrams. Have the incarcerated person's details handy before you get started.
