How to Visit MCF-Stillwater, MN (MN)
Visiting at MCF-Stillwater takes a little planning, but it's manageable once you know the rules. Start with the basics below, then confirm details with the facility before you go.
Before you try to schedule anything, have the Minnesota DOC Offender ID (OID) for the person you want to visit. Minnesota DOC visits are by approved appointment only. You'll need to contact the facility to set one up; you can't just show up and hope to be worked in.
Heads up: Visits are supervised, and the incarcerated person can be held responsible for a visitor’s conduct. Also, you cannot bring items into or take items out of the visiting room unless staff approves it.
If you'd prefer a video visit, scheduling is handled through JPay after you coordinate a date and time with the incarcerated person. Not every facility offers video visitation, so confirm that MCF-Stillwater has it before you build plans around it.
Steps to Follow
- ✓ Get the incarcerated person’s Minnesota DOC Offender ID (OID) before you call or schedule anything.
- ✓ Contact MCF-Stillwater to schedule an approved visit appointment (walk-ins are not the standard process).
- ✓ If you need a non-contact visit, ask how far in advance it must be scheduled.
- ✓ If the person you’re visiting is in segregation, schedule at least 24 hours ahead because segregation visits are non-contact and require pre-scheduling.
- ✓ If you want a video visit, coordinate a date and time with the incarcerated person, then schedule through JPay (and confirm MCF-Stillwater participates before you rely on it).
During the visit: Expect supervision and follow staff directions. Seating is assigned, and physical contact is generally limited to a hug and handshake at arrival and departure.
- Confirm appointment-only scheduling - Ask MCF-Stillwater how to request an approved visit appointment and what information they require.
- Ask about non-contact and segregation procedures - Verify whether your visit will be non-contact, and if the person is in segregation, confirm the 24-hour pre-scheduling requirement.
- Verify video visitation availability - If you plan to use video visitation, confirm MCF-Stillwater supports it, then schedule through JPay using the date and time you’ve coordinated.
When you call to schedule, have the correct Minnesota DOC Offender ID (OID) ready so staff can pull up the right person quickly. Ask what (if anything) you're allowed to carry into the visiting room. Nothing goes in or out without staff approval.
Good to clarify: Ask about supervision rules in the visiting room, including seating assignments and limits on physical contact during visits.
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