Stillwater, MN Minnesota Correctional Facility - Oak Park Heights View
Minnesota Correctional Facility - Oak Park Heights is a maximum-security state prison in Stillwater, Washington County, Minnesota. It is operated by the Minnesota Department of Corrections, not the county sheriff. The facility primarily houses sentenced adult male inmates who require high-security custody, including inmates transferred from other Minnesota state prisons for security, medical, behavioral health, or administrative needs. It is not a typical county jail and generally does not serve as the first holding location for local pretrial detainees after arrest. Its role in the justice system is to provide secure confinement, classification, treatment access, and supervision for people committed to state custody by Minnesota courts.
Contact and Location Information
How to Find an Inmate at Minnesota Correctional Facility - Oak Park Heights
Members of the public can use the official inmate search link available on this page to look for someone held at the facility. State prison search records typically list the inmate’s name, identification number, current location, custody status, and sentence or offense information. County jail rosters, when applicable, often list name, booking date, charges, and custody status. Records do not always appear immediately after an arrest, booking, or transfer because processing and data entry can take several hours, and prison transfer updates may take longer. If a person was recently arrested in Washington County, also check the county jail or court records before assuming they have been transferred here.
FAQs
How do I visit an inmate at Minnesota Correctional Facility - Oak Park Heights?
Visits are usually limited to approved visitors and must follow Minnesota Department of Corrections rules. Check the facility’s current visiting schedule and approval process before arriving, because hours and procedures can change.
What do I need to bring when visiting Minnesota Correctional Facility - Oak Park Heights?
Bring a valid government-issued photo ID, such as a driver’s license, state ID, passport, or military ID. Visitors should follow dress code rules and avoid bringing extra property, phones, or restricted items unless the facility specifically allows them.
How do I make phone or video calls with an inmate?
Inmates generally cannot receive incoming calls, but they may be able to place outgoing calls through the approved phone service. Video visits or electronic messaging, if available, must be set up through the vendor or visitor system used by the facility.
How do I send mail to an inmate?
Use the inmate’s full name and identification number on all mail, and follow the facility’s mailing rules. Mail is screened, and items such as cash, contraband, or unapproved materials may be rejected.
How does the commissary work?
Commissary lets inmates buy approved items such as hygiene products, snacks, and writing supplies if they have funds in their account. Families can usually add money through the approved deposit system, but fees, limits, and processing times may apply.
How is bail set and how do I post bond at Minnesota Correctional Facility - Oak Park Heights?
Because this is a state correctional facility, most people held here are already sentenced and do not have bail set at the facility. Bail or bond is set by a court while a case is pending and is usually posted through the court or the county jail holding the person before transfer.
What happens during the intake process at Minnesota Correctional Facility - Oak Park Heights and when will the inmate appear in the system?
During intake, staff verify identity, review records, assess custody needs, issue clothing and housing, and explain facility rules. Search records may take several hours or longer to update after processing or transfer, so the inmate may not appear in the system immediately.