Buena Vista Corrections Facility, Co

Visiting at Buena Vista Corrections Facility starts with paperwork. Complete the facility's Visitor Application (available on the Visiting Applications page) and submit it by mail or email for processing. Once approved, adults 18 and older must bring a valid, unexpired government-issued photo ID with an address matching the application. Photocopies and digital IDs won't work. Minors need to be listed on the guardian's application, or the guardian must provide the required paperwork. Approved visitors undergo a background check yearly, and your status can be deactivated if you don't visit for one year. A Special Visitation Application is available for infrequent or long-distance guests. On arrival, you'll sign a consent-to-search form (kept on file for a year). Medium-or-higher custody units also use a UV hand stamp, except for children under three. Dress code, jewelry limits, and contraband rules apply, including no portable electronics, tobacco, or vaping items.

Buena Vista Corrections Facility handles video visits through Securus Video Connect. Before scheduling, you must complete the facility visiting application and receive approved visitor status. Once approved, you'll schedule and join visits through Securus. The platform is web-based, so you can use the Securus app, a computer, or a tablet. For other communication methods like phone calls, messaging, or in-facility tablets, the facility commonly uses third-party vendors that may require separate accounts or added funding. Check the facility page and vendor instructions for exact options, account setup steps, and any payment requirements before scheduling or using paid features.

Buena Vista Corrections Facility doesn't accept cash or money orders by mail. You'll need to use CDOC-approved electronic options instead. The approved vendors for inmate deposits are JPay, Western Union, and GTL/ConnectNetwork (ConnectNetwork deposits are provided by TouchPay Holdings, LLC d/b/a GTL Financial Services). Depending on the vendor, you can deposit online, by phone, or at approved kiosks. Fees and processing rules vary by vendor. Deposits made before the daily cutoff (generally 4:00 p.m. MT) usually post the next day, but plan for 2 to 3 days so funds arrive in time for canteen orders. CDOC must withhold a minimum 20% of deposits for court-ordered fines, fees, restitution, or child support. For care packages, Union Supply is the DOC-approved vendor.