The One Number You Need Before Contacting Someone at MCF Shakopee: The MN DOC Offender ID (OID)
Before you send a letter, set up services, or schedule anything, get one piece of information first: the Minnesota Department of Corrections Offender ID, often called the OID.
The OID is the identification number Minnesota uses to track everyone in its correctional system. If you're trying to contact someone at MCF Shakopee, you'll need this number - it comes up constantly. The MN DOC Friends & Family Handbook is a solid resource for loved ones, and it points you to the DOC website for the latest information.
The OID ties your mail, account setup, and other requests to the right person. Save it somewhere accessible - your phone notes, a contact card, wherever works for you. Having it ready prevents delays and cuts down on back-and-forth.
- Go to the MN DOC search page - Use this address: https://mn.gov/doc/family-visitor/search-individuals-fugitives/.
- Enter the person’s name - Search by their name to pull up their information.
- Write down the OID - Save the MN DOC Offender ID (OID) exactly as shown so you can reuse it when you need it.
Note: The MN DOC Friends & Family Handbook links to this search page and directs families to the DOC website for updates. Worth checking there if anything changes.
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- ✓ Incarcerated person’s full name
- ✓ MN DOC OID number
- ✓ Facility name
- ✓ The word “Minnesota” spelled out (do not abbreviate)
You'll also need the OID for DOC-related services. Sending money? That goes through JPay, an electronic funds transfer service. Planning a video visit? You'll need a JPay.com account plus a Visa or MasterCard on file. Video visits are sold in 30-minute sessions, so plan your time and budget accordingly.
Tip: If you end a video visit early, you’ll still be charged for the full 30-minute session.
Can't find the OID? Rerun the search with slight spelling variations of the person's name. Use the MN DOC search page (https://mn.gov/doc/family-visitor/search-individuals-fugitives/) and double-check you're looking up the right individual.
Still stuck? The MN DOC Friends & Family Handbook is your best reference point, and the DOC website has the most current instructions and tools.
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