Federal Medical Center (FMC) - Rochester

Brief about Federal Medical Center (FMC) - Rochester

Federal Medical Center (FMC) - Rochester is a part of Federal BOPs in the state of Minnesota. It has 947 beds in the facility.

The facility offers all types of inmate services, providing an environment for prisoners working through the judicial system.

Facility Type and Security Level

Federal Medical Center (FMC) - Rochester is an Adult facility with a medium level of security. You can visit only once a week during the jail's working hours.

Services Provided By The Facility

Services provided include security, medical care, food service, counseling, and programs designed to have a rehabilitative impact. Inmates participate in academic and vocational programs, including Pre-GED, GED, and ESL, as well as building trades, culinary arts, and horticulture. They are taught life skills classes to enhance parenting skills, and they participate in substance abuse programs and religious services.

Contacting an inmate in Federal Medical Center (FMC) - Rochester

You can send a Mail Or Greeting card to the facility address. In an emergency, you can reach the facility by fax at 507-287-9601.

You can also reach an inmate of Federal Medical Center (FMC) - Rochester by calling the inmate. The phone provider is Global Tel Link (GTL)—ConnectNetwork. You need to set up an account with GTL to receive collect calls from your inmate; for more information, call 507-287-0674.

How do you send money to an inmate?

Using Money Gram

• Locate the nearest Moneygram agent by calling 1-800-926-9400 or visiting www.moneygram.com
• You must complete a MoneyGram ExpressPayment Blue Form.
• You can pay with cash at kiosks.
• Online: Please visit www.moneygram.com/paybills?receiveCode=7932 and enter the Receive code 7932 and the amount you want to send (up to $300).
• First-time users must set up a profile and account. A MasterCard or Visa credit card is required.

Using Western Union

• Locate the nearest agent by calling 1-800-325-6000 or visiting www.westernunion.com.
• By Cash: You'll need to complete a payment form. Pay with cash at any WU location and fill out the form duly.
• Over the phone: Call 1-800-634-3422 and choose option 2. A credit/debit card will be required to complete the transaction
• Online: Please visit Western Union and select "Quick Collect."

• Account Number: Inmate's eight-digit register number with no spaces or dashes, followed immediately by the inmate's last name (example: 12345678DOE).
• Company Name: Federal Bureau of Prisons
• City & State: Washington, DC
• Receive Code is always: 7932
• Beneficiary: Inmate's full committed name

Visitation

When an inmate first enters or is transferred to a new prison, there may not be a visiting list. In this case, immediate family members verified using the inmate's Pre-Sentence Report may be allowed to visit. It's essential to call the prison ahead of time to ensure your visit will be permitted.

Who can an inmate add to their visiting list?

Visitation Rules

• Bring a government-issued ID
• Dress appropriately
• Inmates are allowed 20-minute visits per visitation day
• All visitors must have a valid state or federal ID card with a photograph
• Avoid contraband items.

Visitation Timings