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Before You Visit FCI Sandstone: Why You Should Call Ahead (including special housing cases)

Before you drive to FCI Sandstone, make one quick phone call. The visiting schedule posted online is the typical schedule, but it can change. And it doesn't cover every situation.

• 2 min read Based on general MN policies

FCI Sandstone recommends calling to confirm the visiting schedule before you leave. The hours shown on the facility page reflect the typical schedule, but they can change and don't cover all situations. A quick call can save you a wasted trip. Call 603-342-4000 before you travel.

Note: The Warden may restrict or cancel visiting at FCI Sandstone for safety and security reasons, including severe weather or incidents that affect normal operations.

What Confirm

  • ✓ Confirm that visiting is being held as scheduled before you leave
  • ✓ Ask whether the typical visiting hours are being modified for your visit day
  • ✓ Verify whether there are any visiting restrictions or cancellations in effect

The posted hours at FCI Sandstone are a reliable baseline, not a guarantee for every situation. Schedules can shift, and some cases fall outside the standard rules. Calling ahead confirms what actually applies on your visit day before you commit to the drive.

If your loved one is in a special housing unit at FCI Sandstone, visiting typically follows a modified schedule. This is one of the main reasons posted hours may not match what you can actually do. Ask about their housing status when you call.

  1. Call FCI Sandstone before you leave. Use 603-342-4000 to confirm the visiting schedule.
  2. Ask whether your loved one is in special housing. If they are, expect that the visiting schedule is usually modified.
  3. Confirm the exact visiting schedule that applies. Make sure you understand the modified schedule for that housing status before you travel.

The Warden can restrict or cancel visiting at FCI Sandstone for safety and security reasons. Severe weather, facility incidents, or anything that disrupts normal operations can change your plans, even if you were expecting a typical visiting day.

If you have any doubt about whether you can visit, call and confirm before you leave. The number for FCI Sandstone is 603-342-4000.

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