Skyline Correctional Center is a level I minimum security prison located in Canon City Colorado and is part of the East Canon Correctional Complex. Up to 126 inmates can be housed at any given time at this facility. The educational, vocational, and work opportunities that exist at this institution provide a strong foundation for inmates to gain employment after incarceration.
Skyline Correctional Center
East US Highway 50 and Evans Blvd
Canon City, CO 81212
United States
Inmate Name, ID Number
Skyline Correctional Center
P.O. Box 300
Canon City, CO 81215
United States
Inmates at Skyline Correctional Facility 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.
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 can also purchase telephone minutes using the funds in their inmate bank account.
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)
- Pay to: Colorado Dept. of Corrections
- 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
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 at Skyline Correctional Facility are by appointment only and must be scheduled 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_SCC_visiting@state.co.us
Once your visitors application is approved you can schedule an appointment to visit in two ways:
- Calling 719-269-5422 Monday-Friday from 8:00am-4:30pm Monday-Friday
- E-mailing DOC_SCC_visiting@state.co.us. Include the inmate's full name, ID number, and your information as well.
In-Person Visiting Hours:
Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays
9:30am-3:30pm
Inmates are allowed up to five visitors at a time including children. Visitors may visit on Friday and either Saturday or Sunday, but cannot visit on Saturday and Sunday.
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.
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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