Custody Level: All Security Levels
Kathy Halvorson, Warden
Fax: 952-496-4476
Update (12/23/21): Visiting at MCF-Shakopee is closed until further notice. Click Here for more information.
Since 1920, Minnesota has housed all females at a facility in Shakopee. In 1986, incarcerated women were transferred from the old "women's reformatory" building to a modern correctional facility.
MCF-Shakopee offers a variety of evidence-based programming that is both gender-responsive and trauma informed. This programming includes cognitive behavioral interventions such as Moving On, Beyond Trauma, and Beyond Violence. It also includes chemical dependency and mental health treatment. Women have access to a variety of academic and vocational educational opportunities. MINNCOR Industries provides work opportunities -other individuals may also be employed on facility maintenance crews, food service, or other programs throughout the facility.
Visiting - Shakopee
Each person is allowed two visitors (2 adults/1 adult & 1 minor) – unless they are pre-approved for 3 person visits (1 adult and 2 minors).
All visits must be scheduled in advance by phone or by using the Online Scheduling Option: https://login.nowaitinside.com/#/booking/auv4UXcwOC3uVfYZqd1QlA2u (will not work in IE, please use a different browser).
Hours of Visiting:
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General population
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Friday |
No in-person visiting. Scheduling appointments only: 3 p.m. to 8 p.m. via phone |
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Saturday and Sunday |
8 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Must be pre-scheduled |
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Monday - Friday |
No visiting |
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Holidays (see below) |
No visiting |
MCF-Shakopee CIP Visiting
CIP Visiting takes place on the first and third Saturday of each month
3 - 4:15 p.m.
Visiting Staff Contact: 952-496-4941, Please call during visiting hours
Directions: From Bloomington - Hwy. 169 south to Co. Rd. 15 (also called Marystown) Exit. Turn right off the exit ramp. Go approximately 1 mile. Marystown Road is now called Adams. The facility is located on the corner of Adams and Sixth Avenue. Turn right onto 6th Avenue and take the first entrance into the parking lot, visitor parking is on the left.
Visiting Regulations: Please read Visiting Information prior to visits.
There is no visiting on the following State recognized holidays:
