News Article

The Colorado Department of Corrections (CDOC) is committed to its mission and the principle that maintaining family and community ties is vital for residents’ successful rehabilitation and safe return to society. In support of this commitment and in alignment with the recently passed House Bill (HB) 25-1013, the CDOC has finalized a comprehensive review and revision of several Administrative Regulations (ARs).  These changes reflect a strategic effort to enhance incarcerated individuals ' family communication, clarify expectations, and ensure our policies support the long-term goal of reducing recidivism. Detailed information regarding the updates is included in the full article.

The Colorado Department of Corrections (CDOC) is temporarily suspending all scheduled in-person visitation for Unit 2 at the Sterling Correctional Facility (SCF). This suspension will be in effect from today, January 23, 2026, through January 25, 2026, due to operational needs.

In person visitation is canceled at La Vista Correctional Facility (LVCF) for Friday, December 12th. We appreciate your patience and apologize for the inconvenience.

The Colorado Department of Corrections (CDOC) regretfully confirms that the long-standing Wild Horse Inmate Program (WHIP), operated in partnership with the federal Bureau of Land Management (BLM), will tentatively conclude at the end of November with the federal agency providing notice to CDOC on September 17, 2025 that it would not renew the contract.

Visiting is cancelled at Arkansas Valley Correctional Facility (AVCF) for September 19th, 2025. We apologize for the inconvenience and appreciate your patience regarding this cancellation.

Visiting is cancelled at Bent County Correctional Facility for September 13th and 14th. We apologize for the inconvenience and appreciate your patience regarding this cancellation.

The Colorado Department of Corrections (CDOC) has successfully completed the safe return of all incarcerated individuals to the Rifle Correctional Center (RCC) after the threat from the Lee Fire subsided. The return operation concluded at approximately 4:00 p.m. on Friday, August 29, 2025. All offenders were accounted for, and normal operations at the facility have resumed. No injuries were reported during the relocation or return process.

The Colorado Department of Corrections (CDOC) has safely and swiftly completed the evacuation of all 179 incarcerated individuals assigned to Rifle Correctional Center. This measure was taken out of an abundance of caution in response to the Lee Fire in Rio Blanco County. At this time, there are no reports of injuries to staff or incarcerated individuals.

The Colorado Department of Corrections (CDOC) has begun evacuating 179 individuals in custody from Rifle Correctional Center (RCC) in response to the rapidly evolving Lee Fire in Rio Blanco County. At this time, there are no reports of injuries to staff or incarcerated individuals.

Visiting is cancelled at Sterling Correctional Facility for Friday June 27th through Sunday June 29th. We apologize for the inconvenience and appreciate your patience regarding this cancellation.