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Buena Vista Correctional Complex

The Buena Vista Correctional Complex is comprised of two separate facilities – Buena Vista Correctional Facility (BVCF) and Buena Vista Minimum Center (BVMC). The Buena Vista Correctional Facility was opened in 1892 under the name of Colorado State Reformatory. The Buena Vista Minimum Center was opened in 1999.  

BVCF has a capacity of 934 inmates at the medium custody level. BVMC has a capacity of 300 inmates at the minimum restrictive custody level.  

 

Warden Jason Lengerich


Switchboard: 719-395-2404 

Address:

BVCF
PO BOX 2017
Buena Vista, CO. 81211

BVMC
PO BOX 2005
Buena Vista, CO. 81211

Buena Vista Correctional Complex

Visiting Days and Hours

Friday and Saturday from 9:00 am - 2:30 pm.

BVMC: Sunday and Monday from 9:00 am - 2:30 pm.

Where/How to submit visiting applications

Visiting applications may be obtained on our Visiting Applications page.

Completed applications should be mailed into the facility at P.O. Box 2017 Buena Vista, CO 81211 or by email to doc_bvcc_visiting@state.co.us

Who to contact if visiting has been denied

If the denial reason is something the visitor can prove is no longer a valid reason for denial they can resubmit an application as stated above with the required documents. If the reason for denial is still in effect the prospective visitor can ask for reconsideration from Warden Lengerich for visit approval at P.O. Box 2017 Buena Vista, CO 81211.

 

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