Arkansas Valley Correctional Facility: visiting, mail, money and current status
Arkansas Valley Correctional Facility is a Colorado state prison run by the CDOC (Colorado) in Ordway. Official links, a family guide, and what families report right now.
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Address and phone
Arkansas Valley Correctional Facility
12750 Highway 96 at Lane 13, Ordway, CO 81034
719-267-3520
From the official CDOC (Colorado) page. Official facility page (opens in new tab)
Find someone here
CDOC Online Inmate Locator (official) (opens in new tab)
How to search: enter the person's legal last and first name, or their CDOC (Colorado) ID number if you have it. Nicknames and misspellings usually return nothing; try fewer letters or a different spelling of the name. You'll need the person's DOC number for eMessaging and deposits.
What the dates mean: any dates shown, such as admission, sentence or projected release dates, come from CDOC (Colorado)'s own records. Projected dates can change (for example with earned credits, discipline or parole decisions) and are not a guarantee. Ask CDOC (Colorado) or the facility before making plans around a date.
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Sentence credits
Credit rules come from Colorado law and are the same at every CDOC (Colorado) prison. Read Colorado's good-time and earned-time rules.
FAQ
How do I find someone at Arkansas Valley Correctional Facility?
Use the official CDOC Online Inmate Locator. The record shows the person's current facility.
What is the address of Arkansas Valley Correctional Facility?
12750 Highway 96 at Lane 13, Ordway, CO 81034. Phone: 719-267-3520. Source: the CDOC (Colorado) facility page.
How do I send mail to someone at Arkansas Valley Correctional Facility?
Follow CDOC (Colorado)'s mail rules on its official page.
How do I send money to someone at Arkansas Valley Correctional Facility?
Since May 10, 2026, CorrectPay is CDOC's only deposit provider; JPay, Western Union and ConnectNetwork are no longer supported. Deposit at correctpay.com (select Colorado, the facility, then Commissary Deposit), with the CorrectPay app, or by phone at 1-855-836-3364. Money sent before 4 p.m. MT is usually available the next day; CDOC suggests allowing 2 to 3 days.
Family guide: money, calls, visits and mail
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Sending money
- Since May 10, 2026, CorrectPay is CDOC's only deposit provider; JPay, Western Union and ConnectNetwork are no longer supported. Deposit at correctpay.com (select Colorado, the facility, then Commissary Deposit), with the CorrectPay app, or by phone at 1-855-836-3364.
- Money sent before 4 p.m. MT is usually available the next day; CDOC suggests allowing 2 to 3 days.
- CDOC must withhold at least 20% of each deposit toward court-ordered fines, fees, restitution or child support. Sending money to more than one person in custody is restricted.
Fees change. Check the official CDOC (Colorado) page (opens in new tab) for current fees before you pay.
Official pages: CorrectPay (approved provider) (opens in new tab)
The state's approved app (CorrectPay): App Store (opens in new tab) Google Play (opens in new tab)
Source: CDOC (Colorado) (official) (opens in new tab) · Last checked · Report an error
Phone calls and video visits
- CDOC's phone, video visit, tablet and eMessaging provider is Securus. CDOC lists the call rate as $0.014 a minute after HB23-1133.
- People in prison can't receive incoming calls. Write to the person with your number so they can add you to their approved phone list. Three-way calling can get your number suspended.
- Securus eMessaging is one-way: you can send messages to the person's tablet, but they can't reply electronically. Video visit accounts are set up through Securus.
Fees change. Check the official CDOC (Colorado) page (opens in new tab) for current fees before you pay.
Official pages: Securus (approved provider) (opens in new tab)
The state's approved app (Securus): App Store (opens in new tab) Google Play (opens in new tab)
Source: CDOC (Colorado) (official) (opens in new tab) · Last checked · Report an error
In-person visiting
- Visiting rules follow Administrative Regulation 300-01 (updated for HB 25-1013). Each facility sets its own schedule and visit limits based on space and staffing.
- A dress code applies to contact, non-contact and video visits. Other than vending machine items, nothing may be exchanged during a visit.
Source: CDOC (Colorado) (official) (opens in new tab) · Last checked · Report an error
Becoming an approved visitor
- Complete Visitor Application AR 300-01A and return it, signed, to the person's facility with a copy of your current photo ID. One adult per application.
- Minors visiting with an adult who isn't their guardian need Form AR 300-01F signed by a parent or guardian. Background checks are repeated yearly, and visitors who haven't visited in a year become inactive and must reapply.
Source: CDOC (Colorado) (official) (opens in new tab) · Last checked · Report an error
- Send mail to the person at their assigned facility with your return address; mail without one may be rejected.
- All incoming non-legal mail at CDOC facilities is photocopied; the person gets the copy and the original is destroyed. Photos must come from an approved vendor.
Source: CDOC (Colorado) (official) (opens in new tab) · Last checked · Report an error
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