Federal Medical Center Rochester

Federal Bureau of Prisons (BOP)

Last Updated: March 25, 2024
Address
2110 E Center St, Rochester, MN 55904
Beds
947
County
Olmsted
Phone
507-287-0674
Fax
507-424-7600
Email
rch-execassistant@bop.gov
Mailing Address
PO Box 4000, Rochester, MN 55903

FMC Rochester is for Federal Bureau of Prisons (BOP) offenders found guilty of a federal crime and sentenced to incarceration in accordance with the Department of Justice Sentencing Guidelines.

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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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You can support your loved ones at FMC Rochester on InmateAid, if you have any immediate questions contact the facility directly at 507-287-0674.

When a loved one is in federal prison, they need more than just visits or calls due to their generally longer sentences. This webpage offers insights into FMC Rochester procedures, helping you provide the best support possible. From sending magazines to exploring distance learning options, this guide has all you need to assist your loved one effectively.

The FMC Rochester is a federal medical prison located in Minnesota, approximately 2 miles east of downtown Rochester. It primarily serves male inmates requiring specialized or long-term medical or mental health care and is designated as an administrative facility, holding inmates of all security classifications. Operated by the Bureau of Prisons, FMC Rochester is one of six medical referral centers (FMCs) within the bureau. Inmates are housed in various settings ranging from individual cells to open dormitories.

Health services at FMC Rochester are comprehensive, with a staff consisting of physicians, dentists, nurse practitioners, physician assistants, nurses, pharmacists, radiological technicians, physical therapists, laboratory technologists, and respiratory therapists. These services include physical examinations, immunizations, sick call, dental care, emergency services, medications, health and wellness programs, preventive health care, and more.

Mental health services are provided through the Psychiatry and Psychology Departments, offering screening, assessment, and treatment of mental health problems, individual and group counseling, psychoeducational classes, self-help and supportive services, and referral to Health Services (Psychiatry) for medical treatment of mental illness.

While FMC Rochester does not house a Residential Drug Abuse Program (RDAP), it offers drug abuse programs, a Drug Abuse Education class, and a Non-Residential Drug Abuse Program (NR-DAP) to address substance abuse issues among inmates.

Education services at FMC Rochester include literacy, GED, and English-as-a-Second Language (ESL) programs, as well as vocational training in Landscape Management through Rochester Community and Technical College (RCTC). Inmates may also participate in Adult Continuing Education (ACE) classes and a parenting program. High school diplomas and post-secondary programs are available through paid correspondence programs.

The facility offers apprenticeships in Biomedical Equipment Repair, Electrical, HVAC, Painting, and Plumbing, providing inmates with opportunities to gain valuable vocational skills.

Leisure libraries are available for inmate use, offering a variety of reading materials, including periodicals, newspapers, fiction, nonfiction, and reference books. Inmates also have access to legal materials and an electronic law library for legal research, as well as electric typewriters and a copy machine.

Inmates at FMC Rochester are allowed to shop in the commissary once a week, with a monthly spending limit of $360. The commissary offers a range of items, including clothing, shoes, food, sodas, drink mixes, radios, MP3 players, and more. Here is a current list and prices of items sold at the commissary in FMC Rochester.

Notable inmates include Jared Lee Loughner, the shooter in the 2011 attempted assassination of US Representative Gabrielle Giffords where six people were murdered. He is serving a life sentence. Keith E. Anderson the owner of a tax preparation company; was extradited from Costa Rica in 2002; and convicted in 2004 of conspiracy, mail fraud, wire fraud, and money laundering for assisting over 2,000 clients in five countries to evade taxes on millions of dollars of income. Luke Helder who planted homemade pipe bombs in mailboxes in five Midwestern states in 2002; was ruled incompetent to stand trial in 2004. Dennis Hastert the former House Speaker was convicted of breaking financial rules in hush money aimed at covering up sexual abuse of teenagers. Jim Bakker the founder of Praise the Lord (PTL) Ministries; was convicted of fraud in 1989 for stealing millions of dollars in donations from his members and served five years. Lyndon LaRouche a three-time Presidential candidate; was convicted in 1988 of scheming to defraud the IRS and deliberately defaulting on more than $30 million in loans from his supporters.

Inmate Locator

Federal Medical Center Rochester is a facility in the federal Bureau of Prisons (BOP) that publishes the names of the inmates currently in one of their locations nationwide. To begin your search, simply input the exact first and last name of the individual you are looking for. Alternatively, if you possess an eight-digit BOP Inmate ID number (xxxxx-xxx), you can use that for quicker results.

If your search within the federal system proves unsuccessful, InmateAid Inmate Search provides an additional avenue. This database encompasses inmates currently incarcerated in various prisons, jails, and detention centers nationwide. Utilizing this free inmate locator doesn't require any sign-up process, ensuring convenient access for users. This free inmate locator.

If you are looking for someone who has been recently taken into custody, you may access the Arrest Record Search feature, there is a cost for this fresh information

Visitation Information

FMC - Visiting Hours

  • Saturday 8:15 am – 2:15 pm
  • Sunday 8:15 am – 2:15 pm
  • Monday 8:15 am – 2:15 pm
  • Holidays 8:15 am – 2:15 pm

Visiting Information

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