Crowley County Correctional Facility Overview
Crowley County Correctional Facility is located in Olney Springs and is listed by CDOC as a private prison facility. The operator is CoreCivic, but the custody system is still Colorado Department of Corrections custody. The research identifies it as a medium-security private contract state prison for sentenced adult men assigned by CDOC. That combination can be confusing because the name includes "Crowley County," but the facility is not operated by the Crowley County Sheriff's Office and is not the local county jail.
The lookup path follows the custody authority. A sentenced person assigned to Crowley County Correctional Facility should be searched through the CDOC offender search, not through a county jail roster. County jail records are for local arrests, pretrial detention, short local sentences, and temporary holds. This prison houses people after they have entered the state prison system, and CDOC records are the appropriate source for facility assignment and prison custody status.
The official CDOC facility page for Crowley County Correctional Facility identifies the facility as part of Colorado's state prison system and is the lead source for confirming the prison's public profile.
The captured CDOC page helps distinguish this facility from the local jail because it places Crowley County Correctional Facility under the state prison information system.
Crowley County Correctional Facility Capacity and Population
CDOC's Jan. 31, 2026 monthly population and capacity report listed Crowley County Correctional Facility with an average daily assigned population of 1,729, an operational and funded capacity of 1,720, and a design capacity of 1,868. The report therefore placed the facility slightly above operational and funded capacity by average daily assigned population, while still below design capacity.
The July 31, 2025 CDOC point-in-time report listed a facility population of 1,584 and capacity of 1,567. The research also notes an important capacity change: CDOC's Jan. 2026 report said Crowley County Correctional Facility increased from 1,567 to 1,720 in October 2025 with 153 JBC-funded beds. When comparing the July 2025 and January 2026 figures, that funded-bed change is part of the explanation for why the reported operating capacity rose.
These numbers are state prison population figures, not county jail counts. They help explain why Crowley County can appear to have a large correctional population even though the local Crowley County Jail is much smaller. The county contains two large CDOC prison populations, and this facility is the larger of the two by the Jan. 31, 2026 ADP figure.
How to Look Up an Inmate at Crowley County Correctional Facility
Use the Colorado DOC offender search for Crowley County Correctional Facility. The search covers sentenced prisoners in CDOC custody and lets users search by DOC number or name. It does not replace local jail channels for a new arrest, and it is not the same thing as a county mugshot gallery or booking roster.
- Open the Colorado DOC offender search page.
- Enter the DOC number if known, or search by last name and first name.
- Compare the matching records and confirm the facility field lists Crowley County Correctional Facility.
- Use the CDOC profile to check prison custody status, facility assignment, DOC number, and any available state offender photo.
When the person is not found in CDOC search, first ask whether the case has reached the prison stage. A person recently arrested in Crowley County may still be in local jail custody or may have appeared only in court records. A person in federal or immigration custody may require a federal or ICE search. VINELink is also available in Colorado for custody notifications where participating agency data supports alerts.
The Colorado DOC offender search screenshot shows the lookup fields that fit this prison because it is a CDOC custody facility.
This search image connects the page's instructions to the correct statewide locator and helps keep prison search separate from Crowley County Jail records.
Crowley County Correctional Facility Address and Contact
Use the facility contact information for basic facility routing and use CDOC resources for statewide offender search, visiting approval, mail rules, and money procedures. Because this is a contract state prison, some facility operations are handled by CoreCivic, but the people housed there are assigned by CDOC and should be searched through CDOC systems.
Crowley County Correctional Facility
6564 Highway 96
Olney Springs, CO 81062
719-267-3548
CoreCivic operator under Colorado Department of Corrections contract
Visiting Someone at Crowley County Correctional Facility
Visiting is governed by CDOC prison rules, with any facility-specific instructions added by Crowley County Correctional Facility. Visitors should expect an approval process before visits, scheduling requirements, identification checks, dress rules, and security screening. Do not rely on Crowley County Jail video visitation rules for this prison. The county jail's CIDNET and lobby instructions serve a separate local facility.
The research did not provide a public fixed day-and-hour visiting table for this facility. Because schedules can change for prison operations, staffing, lockdowns, weather, or CDOC directives, verify current instructions through CDOC visiting resources and the facility before travel.
| Topic | What to Verify | Where to Check |
|---|---|---|
| Visitor approval | Whether the visitor is approved before scheduling | CDOC visiting resources |
| Facility schedule | Available sessions, cancellations, and operational notices | CDOC and Crowley County Correctional Facility instructions |
| Entry requirements | Photo ID, age rules, visitor property limits, and screening | CDOC visiting resources |
| Visit restrictions | Dress code, conduct rules, and any current modified operations | CDOC visiting resources |
Mail, Phone, and Money at Crowley County Correctional Facility
Mail, phone, and money procedures should be checked through CDOC statewide pages and the facility's current instructions. State prison mail normally requires the prisoner's legal name and DOC number, and content is screened under CDOC policy. Money deposits follow CDOC banking rules. These procedures are separate from the Crowley County Jail's local communications, bonding, and fee pages.
| Service | Provider / Detail |
|---|---|
| Mail Address | Use CDOC mail rules and include the prisoner's legal name and DOC number as CDOC requires. |
| Phone / Video | Use CDOC communication rules and any facility-specific instructions for the private contract prison. |
| Money Deposit | Use CDOC money and banking procedures; county jail bond or commissary instructions do not apply. |
Prison Intake and Facility Assignment at Crowley County Correctional Facility
Crowley County Correctional Facility is not a local booking desk for fresh arrests. A person arrives in state prison custody after sentencing and CDOC assignment, not because a deputy booked the person into this facility from the street. CDOC classification and placement determine whether the person is assigned to this prison, transferred elsewhere, or moved for another operational reason.
That means searchers should start with the stage of the case. A person arrested recently may be in the local jail or may appear in Colorado Judicial court dockets. A person sentenced to state prison belongs in the CDOC search. A profile may later show a different facility if CDOC transfers the person, so always verify the current facility field before mailing anything, sending funds, or planning a visit.
About Crowley County Correctional Facility
Crowley County Correctional Facility is an important reason Crowley County's correctional population looks large compared with the county's general size. The prison's Jan. 31, 2026 ADP figure was 1,729, while the local county jail population is much smaller in the research. When people search for "Crowley County inmate population," they may be looking for one of several different systems: the local jail, Arkansas Valley Correctional Facility, this private contract state prison, federal custody, immigration custody, or a notification tool such as VINELink.
The research includes facility-specific program context from CoreCivic. In May 2025, CoreCivic described a horticulture and reentry program at Crowley County Correctional Facility that included Pueblo Community College credits and projected graduates. The research also notes that the January 2026 CDOC report documented the October 2025 capacity increase tied to 153 JBC-funded beds. Those details are useful for understanding the prison's role, but they do not change the lookup rule: CDOC offender search is the correct starting point for a sentenced state prisoner here.
Note: Confirm current custody, facility assignment, visiting approval, and mailing rules through CDOC before taking action.