Fill out a visiting application completely and mail it to one of the following facilities.

For Faribault, Lino Lakes, Moose Lake, Oak Park Heights, Red Wing–Adult, Rush City, Shakopee, Stillwater, Togo & Willow River, send to the Rush City Visiting unit:

MCF-Rush City
Attn: Visiting Unit
7600 525th Street
Rush City, MN 55069

For Red Wing juveniles:

MCF-Red Wing 1079
Highway 292
Red Wing, MN 55066

You can get visiting applications three ways:

1. Download the Visiting Application from our website. This will always be the most current version
2. Have an offender send one to you in the mail
3. Pick one up at any DOC facility during regular visiting hours

Offenders are notified when an applicant is approved and it is their responsibility to notify you.

• Applicants that are denied or banned due to failing the application process are mailed a letter of explanation
• Applicants have the right to appeal a denial or ban the appeal instructions are contained in the letter

The adult applicant must complete the visiting application and list the minor (s) in the space provided. A copy of each minor’s certified birth certificate, NOT THE HOSPITAL COPY, must accompany the application. If the adult applicant is listed on the minor’s birth certificate, that’s all that is required.

If the adult applicant is not the parent or not listed on the birth certificate, a notarized minor escort form must accompany the adult application and birth certificate. The minor escort form can be completed by the minor’s parent (if they are listed on the birth certificate) or the minor’s guardian. Offenders are not allowed to give this authorization. The guardian will have to supply documents proving guardianship before the notarized minor escort form will be accepted.

Please keep in mind, all visiting room rules and restrictions apply to minors as well as adults.

Your pockets must be empty with the exception of the locker key and your photo ID. Lockers can be used to secure your personal items.

Nitro pills, inhalers, walkers, canes and some other medical items may be allowed in with prior approval.

The adult escort of the minors under the age of two are allowed specific items. They are:
One pacifier, one clear non-tinted bottle or clear spill proof cup, one one-ply receiving blanket, two diapers, and wet wipes.

For other rules please refer to the State Wide Visiting Room Rules

• All visitors must pass a standard metal detector, if you have a pace maker or special circumstances please notify staff before going through.
• If you require the use of a mobility device, you will still be subject to screening procedures. You can request an ADA reasonable accommodation of an alternative screening procedure. The assistive device may also be subject to visual, portable metal detector, and/or manual inspection.
• If you have a prosthetic device or cast/splint you can request an ADA reasonable accommodation of an alternative screening procedure. An alternative screening procedure may include a visual, portable metal detector, and or manual pat-down inspections.