Visitation at MCF-Stillwater, MN

How to visit, scheduling, dress code, and visitor requirements

Overview

Visits at MCF‑Stillwater are by approved appointment only. Contact the facility to schedule, and complete the DOC visitor approval steps before your first visit. Check the DOC holiday schedule too—visiting isn't allowed on certain state holidays. When you arrive, follow on‑site rules: don't wait in institution parking lots, and never leave minors or animals unattended in vehicles on facility grounds. The DOC treats introducing contraband as a punishable offense. This includes controlled substances, cell phones, cameras, watches, and wearable technology. Physical contact follows Safe Visiting rules—a hug and handshake at arrival and departure only. Dress conservatively (this applies to visitors of all ages), or staff may turn you away.

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Quick Facts

  • All visits at MCF‑Stillwater are by approved appointment only; visitors must contact the facility to schedule.
  • The DOC lists specific state holidays when visiting is not allowed.
  • Visitors may not wait in institution parking lots and may not leave minors or animals unattended in vehicles on facility grounds.
  • Physical contact during visits is limited to a hug and a handshake at arrival and departure under Safe Visiting regulations.
  • Conservative clothing is required for visitors of all ages; visiting staff can refuse admission for dress-code violations.

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Common Questions

How do I schedule a visit to MCF‑Stillwater?

All visits are by approved appointment only. Contact MCF‑Stillwater to schedule and follow DOC instructions for visitor approval, which typically includes submitting an application and waiting for confirmation before your first visit.

What items and behaviors are prohibited during visits at MCF‑Stillwater?

Introducing contraband is a punishable offense. DOC examples include controlled substances, cell phones, cameras, watches, and wearable technology. You'll also need to follow the conservative dress code—staff can deny admission for violations.

Can I bring my child to a visit at MCF‑Stillwater or leave them in my car on site?

Children age nine and under may sit beside or on the incarcerated person's lap during visits, as long as visiting rules are followed. Never leave minors or animals unattended in a vehicle on facility grounds, and don't wait in the institution parking lot.

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