Colorado State Penitentiary is a Maximum security level State Prison located in the city of Cañon City, Colorado. The facility houses Male Offenders who are convicted for crimes which come under Colorado state and federal laws. The State Prison was opened in 1993. The facility has a capacity of 756 inmates, which is the maximum amount of beds per facility.
The facility is part of Canon City, CO judicial district, which has 0 facilities in total.
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Locating an Inmate in Colorado State Penitentiary
The best way to locate or get information on any inmate currently incarcerated in Colorado State Penitentiary is to contact the State Prison for information on the inmate or visit them online at https://www.bop.gov/ .
Be Approved
Make sure an inmate you are visiting has placed you on their approved visiting list.
Be Prepared to Follow Colorado State Penitentiary Visiting Rules
For official policy that outlines regulations and procedures for visiting a Colorado State Penitentiary inmate, contact the State Prison directly via 719-269-5120 phone number.
Visitation Days and Hours
Colorado State Penitentiary State Prison For more information on when you can visit an inmate and get directions contact the State Prison directly.
Visiting a Colorado State Penitentiary inmate on holidays:
The inmate will be notified as to any changes to the "normal" visitation schedule due to holidays and/or any special commitments.
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Inmates can receive letters from their family members and friends, as well as packages from home with prior written approval from the inmate's unit team or authorized staff member at Colorado State Penitentiary.
To make sure the mail and package you are sending comes under approved item list and for more clarification contact the State Prison administration at 719-269-5120.
You can also try to contact the facility by reaching out to them on social media platforms. Visit their Facebook page: here.
For sending a mail or a care package to an Colorado State Penitentiary State Prison inmate you should have the following information on the parcel:
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Inmate Name, ID Number Colorado State Penitentiary P.O. Box 777 Cañon City, CO, 81215 | — | — | — |
All money orders should be sent directly to Consolidated Banking at the address below: