Buena Vista Correctional Complex is located in Buena Vista Colorado and consists of two facilities. The correctional facility referred to as BVCF is responsible for housing up to 934 inmates in medium custody. The minimum center, which is often referred to as BVMC, is responsible for housing up to 300 minimum security offenders who will soon be released from custody. The primary role of BVMC is to prepare inmates for their release and reintegration to society.
Buena Vista Correctional Complex
15125 Highway 24 & 285
Buena Vista, CO 81211
United States
Inmate Name, ID Number
Buena Vista Correctional Facility
P.O. Box 2017
Buena Vista, CO 81211
United States
Inmate Name, ID Number
Buena Vista Minimum Center
P.O. Box 2005
Buena Vista, CO 81211
United States
Inmates at Buena Vista Correctional Complex are allowed the following through the mail:
All mail must have the following:
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.
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.
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:
Find an inmate's Identification number, current location, and sentencing information by searching the Colorado inmate database.
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.
E-mail your completed application and a copy of your valid photo ID to:
doc_bvcc_visiting@state.co.us
Submit your completed application and copy of valid photo ID by mail to:
BVCC
P.O. Box 2017
Buena Vista, CO 81211
Video visits can be scheduled through a third party provider GTL. You will need to have an approved visitors application on file to do a video visit.
In-Person Visiting Hours:
Buena Vista Correctional Facility
Fridays and Saturdays:
9:00am-2:30pm
Buena Vista Minimum Custody
Sundays and Mondays:
9:00am-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:
For more information on visiting your incarcerated loved one read the Colorado inmate visitation policy.
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