Minnesota Correctional Facility

Looking for somebody in prison at Minnesota Correctional Facility – Rush City? Minnesota Correctional Facility – Rush City is a state prison in the state prison system in Minnesota. This page tells you info about everything you might need to know about Minnesota Correctional Facility – Rush City,like: How to do a prison inmate search. Visiting an inmate here. The address and phone number at Minnesota Correctional Facility – Rush City Mailing or sending money to an inmate. And much, much more.

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General Prison Information

Official Name:	Minnesota Correctional Facility – Rush City
Year Opened:	2000
State:	Minnesota
County:	Chisago County
DOC:	Minnesota Department of Corrections
Security Level:	Level 4 Close
Warden Name:	Steve Hammer,
Warden Email:	bruce.reiser@state.mn.us

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Contact Information

Below you have the mailing address and street address for Minnesota Correctional Facility – Rush City. Use the mailing address if you are going to mail a letter or package to someone at Minnesota Correctional Facility – Rush City, and be sure to use the physical address if you need to know the actual location of the prison.

Mailing Address

Make sure to check the Inmate Mail and Package Procedures heading on this page before you send something to someone in prison so that you properly address the item, and follow the appropriate procedure for sending a letter or package. If you do not use the correct directions, the letter or package might not get to the inmate.

INMATE NAME & INMATE ID
Minnesota Correctional Facility – Rush City
7600 525th Street
Rush City MN, 55069

Street Address / Prison Location

Address

Minnesota Correctional Facility – Rush City
7600 – 525th St
Rush City MN, 55069

Phone Number and Fax Number

Phone Number: 320/358-0400
Fax: 763/689-7543

Map and Directions

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Use this address if you are visiting an inmate. You should read the Inmate Visitation Procedures and Inmate Visitation Schedule information on this page if you are going to visit an inmate at Minnesota Correctional Facility – Rush City.

Minnesota Correctional Facility – Rush City
7600 – 525th St
Rush City MN, 55069

Directions

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Phone Number

State prison inmates don’t have phones in their cells, so you can’t call inmates, however, there are cases when it is helpful to know the telephone number to the facility.

320/358-0400

Inmates are able to call out with:

Calling Cards
Collect Calls
Dedicated Phone Line
Prison Calling Plan

Fax Number

Minnesota Correctional Facility – Rush City prisoners don’t have faxes, so you can’t fax inmates, but there are some times when it is helpful to know the fax machine number to the prison.

763/689-7543

Email Address

This email address is the primary email address for Minnesota Correctional Facility – Rush City. You can’t reach inmates using this address. If you want to find out how to send an email to an inmate, go to the Inmate Email information further down on this page.

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Inmate and Staff Statistics

Total Inmates:
Total Staff:

Inmate Email

To send email to a prisoner you must follow an specific process to make sure that the message is received by your inmate.

Inmate Internet Access

Prison inmates are not permitted to access the internet.

Inmate Mail and Package Procedures

There are important rules that you have to follow when mailing a package or letter to a inmate. If you don’t follow the procedures then the letters and packages might not get delivered.

Before you proceed, be sure to read the information below:

Mail Monitoring

Correctional facility staff open and inspect all received general packages and mail. Incoming general packages and mail can be read as frequently as is deemed necessary to maintain safety and security or watch a problem confronting inmates.

How to Address a Letter to an Inmate

Below is the proper format for how you have to address a letter or package to a state prisoner at Minnesota Correctional Facility – Rush City:

INMATE NAME AND INMATE ID
Minnesota Correctional Facility – Rush City
7600 525th Street
Rush City MN, 55069

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Inmate Money

Every state correctional institution has a Commissary which serves to provide inmates an account for prisoner money and for purchasing things not issued regularly by the facility.

How to Send an Inmate Money

Family, friends, or other sources can deposit money to inmate’s accounts using Western Union or by mail.

Via U.S. Postal Service: Inmates’ families and friends can to send prisoners money by way of the mail and must send those funds to the address below and follow the policies provided below:

The deposit has to be in a money order made out to the prisoner’s full committed name and complete eight-digit register number. You are advised to use a U.S. Postal Service money order, since all non-postal money orders processed through the National Lockbox will be placed on a 15-day hold period, in which the prisoner will not get the money. The Bureau of Prisons will return to the sender any funds that don’t have valid inmate information but only if the envelope you sent it in has a valid return address. Cash and personal checks can’t be accepted so don’t send any checks or cash.

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Inmate Locator

State prison inmates are often transported to different correctional facilities throughout the Minnesota prison system, so sometimes you may have to find the current location of an inmate using the inmate locator. Click on the link below to locate an state prison inmate.
Inmate Search

To find other Minnesota state prisons: Minnesota State Prisons

Minnesota Department of Corrections Inmate Search

Inmate Visitation

Before you go to visit an inmate at Minnesota Correctional Facility – Rush City, you must know the following:

Visitation Schedule
Visitation Rules
Visitation Application

Inmate Visitation Schedule

Inmate Visitor Procedures

Every prison has its own procedures for prisoner visitation and they change often. The procedures discussed here could be different since this was written, so be sure to also read Minnesota Correctional Facility – Rush City’s official website to read the latest rules for visitation.

Visitation Sign-In and Check-In

The entrance officer will make sure all visitors sign the inmate visitors log before they enter the visitation area and also when they leave.

Identification Required

Photo identification of all visitors will be required. Appropriate forms of ID are Driver’s License and Social Security Card; however, a state issued picture ID is OK.

For all of the things listed below, go to the actual Minnesota Correctional Facility – Rush City website because this information changes often:

Visitation Rules
Visitation Dress Code
Things You Can and Cannot Take to Visitation
Special Rules For Children, Special Visits, Pastoral or Attorney Visits

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Prison Records

Section about Minnesota Correctional Facility – Rush City records will be posted ASAP.

Such as:

Inmate records
Health records.

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Death Row

Info about Minnesota Correctional Facility – Rush City death row to be added later.

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Parole

Information about Minnesota parole will be posted ASAP.

For example:

Parole hearings.
Review boards.
Who qualifies for parole.

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Release

More information about release procedures to be added later.

Inmate Programs

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Prison Life

Information about prison life will be posted ASAP.

Activities.
Daily schedule and routine.
Recreational facilities available.
What’s allowed, and what’s not allowed.
What the food is like.
What to expect.
Jobs and work release available.

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News

A Minnesota Correctional Facility – Rush City news section coming.

Photos

Minnesota Correctional Facility – Rush City photos coming soon.

For example, photos of:

Cells at Minnesota Correctional Facility – Rush City
The yard.
What inmates wear at Minnesota Correctional Facility – Rush City.

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Prison Jobs & Hiring

Looking for a prison job? Have any prior experience? Have you worked at a correctional facility previously?

If so, go to: Minnesota Correctional Facility – Rush City Jobs

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Website

The official website: Minnesota Correctional Facility – Rush City Website

Victim Resources

Important Note: If you, or someone you know, are in immediate danger, call 911.

Victim’s Rights

The Victim Rights Act grants victims the following rights:

The right to protection from the accused.
The right to notification.
The right to attend proceedings.
The right to speak at criminal justice proceedings.
The right to consult with the prosecuting attorney.
The right to restitution.
The right to a speedy trial.
The right to be treated with fairness, dignity and respect.

The definition of victim includes:

Spouses and children of all victims.
Parents and guardians of minor victims.
Parents, guardians and siblings of mentally or physically incapacitated victims or victims of homicide.
Foster parents or other caregivers, under certain circumstances.

There are a number of services and programs designed to help victims and their families. You can find out about these services by contacting the courthouse, or local law enforcement agency.

Victim Notification

The Department of Justice Victim Notification System (VNS) is a system that provides victims with information pertaining to their case and/or any defendants in the case. You will receive a Victim Identification Number (VIN) and a Personal Identification Number (PIN) that will allow you to access VNS via the internet or by phone. Here, you will find information about future court hearings, historical court events, and detailed information about the defendant. This will include criminal charges filed, the outcome of charges, sentence imposed, custody location, projected release date and any other release information. The VNS website is updated daily. You will also receive any ongoing information by mail or email.

Have you, a family member or friend ever used the Victim Notification System? If so, was it effective? Did you get the information in a timely manner? Was the system difficult to use? We would like to hear from you, so please post any comments here.

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Family Resources

Details about Minnesota Correctional Facility – Rush City inmate family resources coming soon.

History

A section with the history of Minnesota Correctional Facility – Rush City coming.

Such as:

Famous Minnesota Correctional Facility – Rush City inmates.
Escapes and prison breaks.
Executions.

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Links

Information About Other Minnesota State Prisons: Minnesota State Prisons