Minnesota Correctional Facility - MCF Lino Lakes

State Prison

Last Updated: February 18, 2024
Address
7525 4th Ave, Lino Lakes, MN 55014
Beds
1300
County
Anoka
Phone
651-717-6100
Fax
651-717-6105
Email
MCF-Lino-Lakes.doc@state.mn.us

MCF-Lino Lakes is for State Prison offenders sentenced anywhere from one year to life by the State Court in the county where the charges were filed

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Located at 7525 4th Ave in Lino Lakes, MN, MCF-Lino Lakes carefully assigns inmates based on their custody level, considering factors like criminal history. MCF-Lino Lakes offers diverse educational and vocational programs aimed at equipping offenders for successful reintegration into society and reducing recidivism. Through these initiatives, inmates gain skills and confidence, fostering personal growth and resilience.

MCF-Lino Lakes comprises medium-security and minimum-security units, accommodating a population of 1,300 adult males. Renowned for its extensive educational and treatment programs, Lino Lakes often serves as the final phase of incarceration for individuals seeking preparation for release.

Key features of the facility include TRIAD, a 306-bed therapeutic community offering substance abuse programming. Additionally, the Lino Lakes Sex Offender Treatment Program, a 270-bed initiative, integrates treatment for sexual offending, substance abuse, and mental health, resulting in significantly reduced recidivism rates.

Lino Lakes hosts a Prison Fellowship Academy, a faith-based program funded and operated by Prison Fellowship in partnership with the DOC. Originally established in 1963 as a juvenile facility, Lino Lakes underwent renovation in 1978 to become an adult correctional facility.

Visitation at Lino Lakes is not permitted on Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, or state holidays. No prior appointment is required, with registration available on-site. Each visit allows a maximum of four visitors for up to one hour, with the option for extended visits arranged in advance by the incarcerated individual. Photography services are available, with service tickets purchased in advance from the canteen. Please note that visiting applications may take 4-6 weeks to process upon receipt at MCF-Rush City, and patience is appreciated during this period.

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MCF-Lino Lakes maintains a database of current inmates and their locations within the system. To locate an inmate, begin by using the DOC locator tool, which requires entering the first three letters of the inmate's first and last name, allowing for variations in spelling.

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Visitation Information

Visiting - Lino Lakes

There is no visiting on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday or State holidays.

  • No appointment is necessary. Registration is available at the time of the visit.
  • All visits are allowed 4 visitors max per visit.
  • All visits are limited to 1 hour at a time. Extended visits are allowed. The incarcerated person is required to set up any extended visits in advance.
  • Photography is available. Incarcerated individuals must purchase service tickets in advance from the canteen.

NOTE: Visiting applications take 4-6 business weeks to process once received at MCF-Rush City. Please be patient with the process.

Hours of Visiting:

General population

Thursday and Friday

11:45 a.m. to 9 p.m.
Registration is closed from 3:45 p.m. to 4:45 p.m. Registration closes at 8 p.m. for the rest of the night.

Legal and Professional visits are from 12 - 3 p.m. and must be scheduled in advance through an incarcerated individual's case manager

Saturday and Sunday

8:45 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Registration is closed from 10:45 a.m. to 11:45 a.m. and from 3:45 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. Registration closes at 5 p.m. for the rest of the night.

Monday, Tuesday & Wednesday

No visiting

Holidays (see below for full list)

No visiting on state recognized holidays

Note: Visitors for individuals in treatment/treatment units - Registration will begin at 4:45 p.m. on Thursdays and Fridays. regular times on weekends.

Restrictive Housing population (segregation)

Saturday and Sunday

  • 9 a.m. to 10 a.m.
  • 10 a.m. to 11 a.m.
  • 12 p.m. to 1 p.m.
  • 1 p.m. to 2 p.m.

Note: All restrictive housing visits are non-contact . Call (651) 717-6100 x578 on Thursday or Friday (during visiting hours) to schedule a visit for one of the time slots listed for the weekend.

Minimum Security

Mayo Visiting Hours:

Currently closed during construction

Sibley Visiting Hours:

Tuesday - Friday

6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.

Saturday

Sunday

6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.

3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Visiting Staff Contact: Information recording available 24 hours/day, 7 days/week (651) 717-6100 ext 437. All other calls, please limit to visiting hours only. Information regarding the status of applications will not be provided over the telephone.

All Lino Lakes visitors must mail their applications to MCF-Rush City 7600 525th Street, Rush City, MN 55069

Directions: The Lino Lakes facility is located approximately 15 miles north of the Minneapolis/St. Paul area. Take interstate 35W north to exit #36 (County 23). Make a left going over the bridge. Take a left on Apollo Drive. At the four way stop - turn right onto Lilac. Go past 4th Avenue and take the first left turn. Follow the signs for parking and the visiting entrance.

Visiting Regulations: Please read Visiting Information prior to visits.

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