MCF St. Cloud

Before visiting MCF St. Cloud, you'll need to submit a visitor application and wait for approval by email—this can take several weeks. The facility runs a criminal history check during review. Your application stays on file, but the background-check result is destroyed afterward, and only authorized personnel can access it. Once approved, you'll schedule your visit through the facility's appointment system for either in-person or video visits. You'll also need to submit a scanned copy of a valid, unexpired government photo ID with an address matching your application. Expired or canceled driver's licenses won't work. Everyone entering the facility—and their belongings—may be searched at any time. Refuse the search and you won't get in. Bringing unauthorized drugs, weapons, or explosives is a felony.

For victim assistance connected to MCF St. Cloud, contact victimassistance.doc@state.mn.us or call 651-361-7250. An online victim resource guide is also available in facility materials. For everyday questions about someone in custody or visiting, start with the facility contact listing or the Minnesota DOC directory to reach the right office. Urgent situations—death, serious illness, or injury—require contacting the facility directly. Leave a clear message explaining what's happening so staff can respond quickly. If you're calling about visitation, be ready for the visitor application process. Applications trigger a criminal-history check, and you'll need a scanned copy of a valid photo ID. Expired or canceled driver's licenses don't qualify, and the address on your forms must match your ID. Applications can be denied for active no-contact orders, pending cases, or being a co-defendant or accomplice.

As of January 27, 2026, MCF St. Cloud reported 1,110 adult offenders under its case responsibility and 999 on-site. The facility also lists 1,087 adult offenders with an active sentence on file. Eighteen people are serving life sentences: eight with the possibility of parole and ten without. Ages range from 18 to 76, with an average of 36. Black inmates number 451, roughly 41% of the population. On education, 63% have a verified high school diploma or GED. Christian is the most common religious preference at 466 (42%). For programs, contact procedures, and family communication rules, check the Minnesota DOC Friends & Family Handbook and the facility's page.