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Mountain View Correctional Facility - ME DOC

State Prison

Last Updated: July 21, 2025
Address
1202 Dover Rd, Charleston, ME 04422
Beds
448
County
Penobscot
Phone
207-285-0800
Email
chadwick.curtis@maine.gov

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

All prisons and jails have Security or Custody levels depending on the inmate’s classification, sentence, and criminal history. Please review the rules and regulations for State - minimum facility.

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If you are unsure of your inmate's location, you can search and locate your inmate by typing in their last name, first name or first initial, and/or the offender ID number to get their accurate information immediately Registered Offenders

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If your loved one is at MVCF, InmateAid can help you stay connected. Call the facility directly at 207-285-0800 with any immediate questions.

Located at 1202 Dover Rd in Charleston, ME, MVCF carefully assigns inmates based on their custody level, considering factors like criminal history. MVCF 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.

When someone you care about ends up in a state prison, it can be tough to navigate the ins and outs of the system. From figuring out how to stay in touch to understanding what you can do to make their time easier, it can feel overwhelming. That's where this webpage comes in handy. It's here to help you get the lowdown on Mountain View Correctional Facility - ME DOC so you can stay connected and support your loved one during their time inside.

Communication is important, the prison offers a phone program for outbound calls only, with inmates unable to receive incoming calls. Accepting collect calls can be expensive, sometimes exceeding $10 per call. Click here for discounts on inmate calls, especially if the communication with your inmate is frequent. It's important to remember that all phone calls are recorded, and discussing sensitive legal matters over these lines is discouraged.

While incarcerated, reading is often the best use of time. Please note that books and magazines, puzzles, and word searches ordered for inmates must come directly from the publisher. This policy ensures that the items are new, untampered, and comply with the facility's regulations. Prisons and jails enforce this rule to prevent the introduction of contraband or prohibited materials. By restricting orders to publishers, the facility can better maintain security and control over the content entering the institution. Any books or magazines not received directly from the publisher will be rejected and not delivered to the inmate. You may, however, send letters and selfies to inmates with this easy-to-use app, packages starting at only $8.00.

The MVCF, situated in Charleston, serves as a medium and minimum security/pre-release facility, accommodating up to 448 adult male residents. Individuals residing in the minimum security/prerelease unit typically have five years or less remaining on their sentence.

The facility offers a comprehensive range of programs and services aimed at promoting rehabilitation and successful reintegration into society. These include education programs covering both basic and higher education, vocational training opportunities, mental health treatment, substance use disorder treatment, and interventions for problematic sexual behavior.

In addition, residents have access to parenting and domestic violence education programs, addressing crucial life skills and social issues. For those residing in the minimum security/pre-release unit, participation in a community work release program is available, facilitating gradual reentry into the community.

Furthermore, the facility features a specialized Young Adult Resident Program tailored for residents aged 25 or younger with five years or less left on their sentence. This program provides targeted support and resources to address the unique needs and challenges faced by younger offenders.

Overall, Mountain View Correctional Facility is committed to providing a supportive and rehabilitative environment aimed at fostering personal growth, skill development, and successful reintegration for its residents.

Inmate Locator

Finding a State Inmate at Mountain View Correctional Facility - ME DOC

If you're trying to locate someone in Maine state custody at Mountain View Correctional Facility - ME DOC in Charleston, the Maine Department of Corrections maintains a state-level inmate locator that covers all DOC facilities. Every state runs its own system, so the search experience differs significantly from federal or county-level locators. If the DOC locator does not return the person you're looking for, call Mountain View Correctional Facility - ME DOC directly at 207-285-0800 to confirm current custody status.

Using the State DOC Inmate Locator

The Maine DOC inmate locator searches by full name, DOC inmate number, or both. The state inmate number is assigned at intake and stays with the inmate across transfers between facilities within the state, but it does not transfer if the inmate moves to another state or to federal custody. State locators typically return the inmate's current housing facility, custody level, projected release date, and parole eligibility, though specific data fields vary by state.

When the Inmate Doesn't Appear in the DOC Locator

A state inmate may be missing from the DOC locator for several reasons. Newly sentenced inmates often spend weeks at a county jail awaiting transfer to the state reception center, during which they are not yet in the DOC system. Inmates in transit between facilities may be temporarily missing. Some states delay public records by 24 to 72 hours after intake. The InmateAid inmate search can help locate someone during this gap period because it pulls from county jail rosters as well as state systems.

State Inmate Numbers and Out-of-State Transfers

If the inmate was recently transferred from another state under an interstate compact, or moved to federal custody on writ, the Maine DOC locator may show them as "in transit" or remove the record entirely. To track inmates across state or federal jurisdictional moves, call 207-285-0800 for current location and case status.

Once You've Located the Inmate

When you confirm the person is at Mountain View Correctional Facility - ME DOC, set up an inmate phone account with the facility's contracted provider and arrange any money transfer or commissary funding needed. For phone discount plans, money transfer, and mail services that work with Maine state facilities, see InmateAid's inmate services and call 207-285-0800.

To confirm current custody status, recent transfers, or release information at Mountain View Correctional Facility - ME DOC, call 207-285-0800.

Visitation Information

Visit Times

  • Saturdays - 2:00 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. & 7:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
  • Saturdays - 2:00 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.

​Visitors should arrive 15 minutes before visit time to sign in and be seated.

Scheduling Visits - Each visitor is allowed 2 visits per month. Exceptions can be made with approval from the Warden’s Office.

  1. Appointments are made Monday through Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. for the current week. The dedicated visit telephone number is: 207-285-0816.
  2. All visitors must have an appointment regardless of age. There will be no exceptions to this pre-appointment process. If there is a change needed to a visit, it can be made by calling during the next appointment time.
  3. Online visit requests will be accepted beginning with each SUNDAY prior to the date of your visit request. No early requests will be processed.
  1. No more than three (3) visitors may visit a resident at any given time. A fourth person may visit, but must be under the age of (6).
  1. Only visitors who are on the resident's approved visiting list will be permitted to visit. Any person wishing to visit who has not previously been an approved visitor must submit a Visitor Application below. Residents will be notified if their potential visitors are approved or denied visitation.
  2. Visitors may visit only one resident at a time, unless they receive prior approval in writing from the Superintendent.
  3. Former residents of any Department of Corrections’ facility must have been released a minimum of one year before being considered for visitation. Former residents who have been released for at least one year must obtain advanced approval in writing from the Superintendent before a visit will be allowed. Special consideration for visitation will be given to relatives of residents who are former residents regardless of their release dates. Anyone on Probation/Parole must obtain written permission from his/her Probation/Parole Officer as well as the Superintendent in order to schedule a visit.
  1. Adult visitors shall be required to present government issued photo identification upon admittance (such as a driver’s license). Minor visitors may be required to present government issued photo identification, such as a State of Maine identification card or other government issued identification, such as a birth certificate, upon admittance to the facility.
  1. All visitors are to remain in their vehicles until the Visiting Room door is opened
  1. The Facility reserves the right to search any visitor and vehicle it deems necessary under the authorization of the Superintendent or designee. Residents may be subject to a search for contraband at any time, during or after visits if the need is indicated by any of the officers on duty or the on-duty Sergeant.

Application Process - Fill out an application; only one name per application.

Make sure that you sign the application and return it:

Attention: Visits
Mountain View Correctional Facility
1182 Dover Road
Charleston, ME 04422

Or use our new online schedule request: Online Visit Schedule Request

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