General Information
The Colorado Department of Corrections (CDOC) Division of Adult Parole is responsible for the supervision of community-based inmates and parolees. It supports them in their efforts to successfully reintegrate back into the community. The Division employs approximately 430 full-time employees.
Adult Parole responsibilities include supervising and monitoring individuals on Parole, Interstate Parole, Intensive Supervision Program, and Community Corrections, as well as apprehending fugitives. Adult Parole programs provide a system of structured supervision that allows offenders to complete a portion of their sentence in the community.
Adult Parole offender programs provide various resources to help offenders successfully reintegrate into the community. Re-entry starts in facilities and extends into the community, offering comprehensive support through cognitive-based pre-release program modules. These modules are facilitated by our Transitional Services Unit in collaboration with a network of community partners.
Community Parole Officers (CPOs) supervise and monitor offenders who are released to the community on parole, ensuring they comply with the conditions set by the Colorado State Board of Parole. To help these individuals succeed, CPOs utilize a variety of case management and treatment tools aimed at encouraging positive behavioral changes.
Programs offered include office appointments, home visits, employment contacts, educational assistance, job assessments and placements, treatment services, and housing support. Supervision often involves motivational interviewing techniques to encourage long-term behavioral changes through direct interactions, home visits, employment verifications, and monitoring of program compliance. Additionally, offenders may be placed on various forms of electronic monitoring as part of their supervision.
Parole Case Managers supervise offenders approved for transition through Community Corrections programs. Local Community Corrections Boards and programs determine those offenders who will be placed into their communities. There are 30 community corrections programs statewide.
Read more about our Parole Office locations here.