- What happens to an offender after he or she is sentenced?
- How does a victim or other person receive notification of an offender’s release?
- How does a victim or other person stay informed of the offender’s location?
- How does VINE work?
- What if I am receiving unwanted calls from an offender?
What Happens to an offender after he or she is sentenced?
Once the offender has been sentenced to the Department of Corrections, the offender is sent to the reception/intake center at the Minnesota Correctional Facility (MCF) St. Cloud (men) or the MCF-Shakopee (women). He or she is assigned an offender identification number (OID), fingerprinted, photographed and given medical and dental examinations.
During the initial evaluation, staff determine and assign a security level for each offender. The security level determination is a systematic process based upon factors such as the offender’s characteristics, history and needs, criminal history, outstanding detainers and warrants, age, education and recent employment history. Background factors, such as previous terms of incarceration, prior escapes and past disciplinary problems, also effect the security assignment. As a result of the security level assessment, the offender is placed in the appropriate custody level, with appropriate supervision requirements and programming recommendations.
This process results in assignment of the offender to a correctional institution. The offender’s security placement can change during his or her incarceration because of the length of time served, disciplinary behavior, programming and treatment progress and time of release.
How does a victim receive notification when the offender is released?
A victim can complete a Victim Notification Request form and return to the Minnesota Department of Corrections, use the VINE service or check the Minnesota Department of Corrections website. A victim can also call the Victim Assistance Unit at 800.657.3830.
How does a victim or other person stay informed of the offender’s location?
A victim can complete a Victim Notification Request form and return to the Minnesota Department of Corrections, use the VINE service or check the Minnesota Department of Corrections website. A victim can also call the Victim Assistance Unit at 800.657.3830.
Please be aware that the offender’s photograph will appear when using the Offender Locator search tool.
What do I do if I am receiving unwanted calls or correspondence from an offender?
Call the Victim Assistance Program at 800-361-7250 or the offender’s caseworker. To locate an offenders caseworker, go to the Minnesota Department of Corrections website. Staff will gather information and work with facility staff to investigate action against the offender.
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