Visit a client

You can be an important part of the treatment process for your family member or friend in the Minnesota Sex Offender Program. When you visit a client, you keep connections that can enhance his or her success in treatment.

Contact the Visiting Office at (218) 565-6249

Safety is a top priority
- Understand that people who have committed sexual offenses against people of all ages live at the facilities.
- Security measures are in place to safeguard the well-being of visitors, clients, staff and the community.
- Staff works hard to ensure your visit goes well.
Before you can visit you must be approved
- Complete the Visiting Application Form (PDF).
- Send the application form to the site you are visiting.
- Your application will be reviewed and processed.
- If you are approved, you will receive a written notification.
Read and follow the guides and rules
Reading the important information in the MSOP Visitor's Guide and the MSOP Visiting Policy will help you prepare for your visit to either the Moose Lake or St. Peter facility.
- MSOP Visitor's Guide (PDF)
- MSOP Visiting Policy (PDF) describes the rules for clients and visitors.

Visiting hours

Moose Lake Facility Visiting Hours

Visiting hours are Wednesday through Sunday.

Visitor Arrival	Approximate Visiting Time
12:15 p.m.	12:30 to 1:30 p.m., depending on time it takes to process visitor
2:15 p.m.	2:30 to 3:30 p.m., depending on time it takes to process visitor
4:15 p.m.	4:30 to 5:30 p.m., depending on time it takes to process visitor
6:15 p.m.	6:30 to 7:30 p.m., depending on time it takes to process visitor

St. Peter Facility Visiting Hours

Adjusted Visiting Hours: Friday through Tuesday

Visitor Arrival	Approximate Visiting Time
12:00 p.m.	12:15 to 1:15 p.m., depending on time it takes to process visitor
1:15 p.m.	1:30 to 2:30 p.m., depending on time it takes to process visitor
2:30 p.m.	2:45 to 3:45 p.m., depending on time it takes to process visitor
6:15 p.m.	6:30 to 7:30 p.m., depending on time it takes to process visitor

Visitor Arrival	Approximate Visiting Time
12:00 p.m.	12:15 to 1:15 p.m., depending on time it takes to process visitor
1:15 p.m.	1:30 to 2:30 p.m., depending on time it takes to process visitor
2:30 p.m.	2:45 to 3:45 p.m., depending on time it takes to process visitor
6:15 p.m.	6:30 to 7:30 p.m., depending on time it takes to process visitor

Visitor Arrival	Approximate Visiting Time
12:00 p.m.	12:15 to 1:15 p.m., depending on time it takes to process visitor
1:15 p.m.	1:30 to 2:30 p.m., depending on time it takes to process visitor
2:30 p.m.	2:45 to 3:45 p.m., depending on time it takes to process visitor
6:15 p.m.	6:30 to 7:30 p.m., depending on time it takes to process visitor

Visitor Arrival	Approximate Visiting Time
12:00 p.m.	12:15 to 1:15 p.m., depending on time it takes to process visitor
1:15 p.m.	1:30 to 2:30 p.m., depending on time it takes to process visitor
2:30 p.m.	2:45 to 3:45 p.m., depending on time it takes to process visitor
6:15 p.m.	6:30 to 7:30 p.m., depending on time it takes to process visitor
	Visiting Hours: Phase Three, Tiers Three and Four
	8 a.m. to 8:30 p.m., Monday through Friday
	12:30 to 8 p.m., Saturday and Sunday

When you visit
- Ask questions if you do not understand something.
- Report any behavior that makes you feel uncomfortable.
- Keep proper boundaries with clients.
If you have questions