Colorado State Penitentiary

By Chris Smith, 2 March, 2024
Name of Warden:
Stephanie Sandoval
Description of Facility

Colorado State Penitentiary is located in Canon City and is one of the facilities that makes up the East Canon Complex. This facility can house up to 725 inmates of mixed custody levels including closed custody levels.

This facility offers substance abuse treatment for offenders with drug and alcohol dependencies. Other educational opportunities offered by this facility include the ability to earn an adult basic education, and GED. This facility also encourages behavioral modification through a program called thinking for a change.

Facility Telephone Number
719-269-5120
Facility Address

Colorado State Penitentiary
E Us Highway 50 Evans Blvd
Canon City, CO 81215
United States

Inmate Mailing Address

Inmate Name, ID Number
Colorado State Penitentiary
P.O. Box 777
Canon City, CO 81215-0777
United States

What you can send an inmate

   Inmates at Colorado State Penitentiary are allowed the following through the mail:

  • Letters
  • photos 4x6 (no Polaroids, no nudity)
  • calendars without spiral or metal binding
  • soft cover books (content must be appropriate and come new directly from a vendor like Barnes and Noble)
  • pages printed from the internet (no staples or binding)
  • newspaper clippings magazine articles

All mail must have the following:

  • Inmate's Full Name and ID Number
  • Facility address/P.O. Box Number
  • Full return address or JPAY letter ID for offender e-messaging

You can also send an e-mail to an offender located in a Colorado prison.  The e-mail is printed by the mail room and delivered to the inmate.  There is a fee associated with this service, for more information visit JPAY.

Inmates can receive monthly packages that do not exceed the spending limits set by Colorado DOC through the following vendors:

Read the Colorado Department of Corrections policy on inmate mail here.

How Inmate Calls Work

Inmates in Colorado can contact loved ones by telephone through a company called Securus.  Securus charges a low rate per minute, and you can setup an account here.

How to send money to an inmate

Inmates incarcerated in Colorado can receive money through several methods.  These funds can be used to purchase things like telephone minutes, food, stamps, and hygiene items from the canteen.  You will need the inmate's full name and identification number in order to send them money.

You can send funds in three ways:

  • By internet using credit/debit card via three providers
  • In person using cash
    • Through the Kiosk available at select facilities
    • Through Western Union locations
      • Pay to: Colorado Dept. of Corrections
        Code City: CODOC
        State: CO
        Account Number: Inmate DOC# and Last name with no space (for example 1234567Smith)
    • Through MoneyGram locations, using receive code 6556
  • Over the telephone with a debit/credit card
    • Western Union 1-800-634-3422
    • GTL 1-888-988-4768
    • JPAY 1-800-574-5729
How to do an Inmate Search

   Find an inmate's Identification number, current location, and sentencing information by searching the Colorado inmate database.

Visiting Information/FAQs

An approved visitors application must be on file before you can attend a visit, this includes video visits.  All visits are by appointment only and must be scheduled at least seven days in advance.

You can fill out and submit a Colorado Inmate visitors application here.
A copy of a valid government issued ID must be submitted with the application.

Inmates are limited to four visitors per non-contact visits, and up to three adults and three children for contact visits.

E-mail your completed application and a copy of your valid photo ID to:
doc_csp_visiting@state.co.us
or
Submit your completed application and copy of valid photo ID by mail to:
CSP
P.O. Box 777
Canon City, CO 81215

All visits must be scheduled by calling the Colorado State Prison visiting officer at 719-269-5252 Monday through Wednesday from 8am-3:30pm.
You can also schedule by sending an e-mail to doc_csp_visiting@state.co.us
Include the following in your e-mail:

 
Contact Visiting Hours:
Thursdays (MCU): 
8:30am-10:30am
12:30pm-2:30pm

Fridays (CCTU):
12:30pm-2:30pm

Saturdays (CCTU):
8:30am-10:30am

Fridays (Incentive):
8:30am-10:30am

Saturdays (Incentive):
10:30am or 12:30pm-2:30pm

Sundays (Incentive):
8:30am-2:30pm

Non-Contact Visiting Hours for CSP:
Thursdays:
8:30am-10:30am
12:30pm-2:30pm

Bring a valid government issued photo ID in order to enter into visitation.
You may bring a single debit or credit card to use in the vending machine.

Dress Code
The following clothing is not allowed:

  • Clothes that resembles the clothes of the inmate
  • Clothes that resemble law enforcement or military including camouflage
  • No skirts, dresses, or shorts that expose two inches above the knee or more
  • No halter tops, strapless tops, sheer, or see through, and may not expose the midriff
  • No cargo pants
  • clothing that exposes any breast, genitalia or buttocks, including sheer material, must not show cleavage line at any time weather standing, sitting, or bending down
  • No very tight fit/form fitting attire
  • No wigs or hairpieces or extensions (medical reasons require approval prior to your visit)
  • no flip flops, or shower shoes
  • no hats or gloves

For more information on visiting your incarcerated loved one read the Colorado inmate visitation policy.

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