Understanding Crowley’s Level III (Medium Custody) Designation and What It Means for Visitors
Crowley County Correctional Facility (CCCF) is a CoreCivic-operated Level III prison housing medium-custody inmates. That custody level directly affects your visit - it shapes how entry works and what paperwork you'll need to complete before you're allowed inside.
"Level III" means medium custody. The facility is built and staffed for tighter security than minimum-custody prisons, though it's not the highest level. As a visitor, expect controlled entry, thorough ID checks, and consistent enforcement of visitation procedures.
Scheduling help: Crowley’s facility page lists a visitation call line at 719-267-3548 ext. 23898, with hours Thursday through Monday, 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
At medium-custody facilities like Crowley, you'll get an ultraviolet (UV) hand stamp when you enter. Staff will mark the back of your right hand with a UV marker - children under three are exempt. The stamp can be checked under a black light to verify who entered the facility.
Required at entry: Before you go in, you must complete AR Form 300-01B (Offender Visitor Consent to Search Authorization). Once it’s completed, it stays on file and remains in effect at that facility for one year.
Medium custody also affects scheduling and visit length. At CCCF, the number of visitors an offender can receive and how long visits last depend on the facility's schedule, available space, and staffing. You'll need to submit a completed Visitor Application (AR 300-01A) to the facility as part of the approval process.
Search consent is standard - not something reserved for special situations. Every visitor completes AR Form 300-01B before entering, and that authorization stays on file for one year. If it's been a while since your last visit, don't assume your prior paperwork is still valid. Be ready to complete whatever the facility requires at check-in.
Practical Tips
- ✓ Submit the Visitor Application (AR 300-01A) to the facility where the offender is housed.
- ✓ Be ready to complete AR Form 300-01B (Offender Visitor Consent to Search Authorization) before entry; it remains in effect at the facility for one year.
- ✓ Expect a UV stamp on the back of your right hand at entry (children under three are exempt).
- ✓ Build flexibility into your plans - visit length and the number of visitors can be limited by schedule, space, and staffing.
- ✓ Use the visitation call line (719-267-3548 ext. 23898) during posted hours (Thursday–Monday, 8:30 a.m.–3:30 p.m.) to confirm current scheduling details before you go.
Tip: If you’re unsure what to expect on arrival, call during the visitation line hours and ask what you should have completed before you make the trip.
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