Faribault, MN Minnesota Correctional Facility – Faribault View
Minnesota Correctional Facility - Faribault is a state correctional facility in Faribault, Rice County, Minnesota. It is operated by the Minnesota Department of Corrections and primarily houses adult male inmates who have been sentenced to state prison. Unlike a county jail, it generally does not hold newly arrested pretrial detainees for local courts. The facility’s role is to provide secure custody, supervision, programs, and reentry services for people serving state sentences within Minnesota’s correctional system.
Contact and Location Information
How to Find an Inmate at Minnesota Correctional Facility – Faribault
To find someone at Minnesota Correctional Facility - Faribault, use the official inmate search link available on this page. State inmate records typically list the person’s name, correctional ID or booking-related number, admission or booking date, offense or charge information, sentence or custody status, and current facility. Records may not appear immediately after a person is transferred or admitted because intake and data processing can take several hours. If the person was just arrested in Rice County, check the county jail roster first, because pretrial detainees are usually held at the county jail before any state prison placement.
FAQs
How do I visit an inmate at Minnesota Correctional Facility - Faribault?
Visits usually require advance approval and scheduling through the facility or the Minnesota Department of Corrections. Check the current visiting rules before you go, because hours, visitor limits, and available visit types can change.
What do I need to bring when visiting Minnesota Correctional Facility - Faribault?
Bring a valid government-issued photo ID, such as a driver’s license, state ID, or passport. Follow the dress code and property rules, and leave prohibited items in your vehicle or at home.
How do I make phone or video calls with an inmate?
Inmates generally cannot receive incoming calls, but they may be able to place approved outgoing calls through the facility’s phone system. Video visits or electronic communication, if offered, must be set up through the approved service provider.
How do I send mail to an inmate?
Use the inmate’s full name and correctional ID number when addressing mail. Mail is inspected, and items such as cash, contraband, or unauthorized materials may be rejected.
How does the commissary work?
Commissary allows inmates to buy approved items such as hygiene products, snacks, and writing supplies. Family or friends may be able to deposit funds through the approved payment system, subject to facility rules and limits.
How is bail set and how do I post bond at Minnesota Correctional Facility - Faribault?
This is a state prison, so most inmates here are serving sentences and do not have bail set by the facility. If the person has a pending court case or bond issue, contact the court, the county jail, or the inmate’s attorney for instructions.
What happens during the intake process at Minnesota Correctional Facility - Faribault and when will the inmate appear in the system?
During intake, staff verify identity, review records, assign housing, and complete required health and security screening. It can take several hours or longer for records to update, so the inmate may not appear in the search system immediately.