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BVMC is for State Prison offenders sentenced anywhere from one year to life by the State Court in the county where the charges were filed
All prisons and jails have Security or Custody levels depending on the inmate’s classification, sentence, and criminal history. Please review the rules and regulations for State - minimum facility.
The phone carrier is Securus Tech®, to see their rates and best-calling plans for your inmate to call you.
If you are unsure of your inmate's location, you can search and locate your inmate by typing in their last name, first name or first initial, and/or the offender ID number to get their accurate information immediately Registered Offenders
Located at 15125 US-24 in Buena Vista, CO, BVMC carefully assigns inmates based on their custody level, considering factors like criminal history. BVMC offers diverse educational and vocational programs aimed at equipping offenders for successful reintegration into society and reducing recidivism. Through these initiatives, inmates gain skills and confidence, fostering personal growth and resilience.
Buena Vista Minimum Center often referred to as BVMC, serves as a facility for housing minimum-security offenders who are nearing their release from custody. Its primary focus is on preparing inmates for their eventual reintegration into society.
Inmates across all Colorado facilities are encouraged to participate in various programs aimed at providing education, work experience, and vocational skills. Both BVMC and Buena Vista Correctional Facility (BVCF) offer adult basic education and GED courses. BVCF provides a broader range of vocational training opportunities, including welding, construction, auto repair, computer courses, and more. Additionally, BVCF operates correctional industries such as a saddle and leather shop, as well as a fish hatchery.
At BVMC, correctional industry programs focus on training inmates for roles such as wildfire fighters, trail and heavy equipment crews, and working with canine units. The skills and experience gained through these programs can significantly enhance an inmate's chances of success upon release, facilitating their transition back into society.
BVMC maintains a database of current inmates and their locations within the system. To locate an inmate, begin by using the DOC locator tool, which requires entering the first three letters of the inmate's first and last name, allowing for variations in spelling.
If unable to locate the desired information through free resources, users may opt to use the Arrest Record Search, which requires payment. While this option incurs a small fee, it provides access to the most up-to-date data available.
Hours (BVMC):
Visitors may arrive beginning at 8:30 a.m. Visiting begins at 9 a.m. No visitor admittance from 10:30 a.m. until count is cleared. Admittance to visiting ends at 12:30 p.m.
Saturday 9 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Sunday 9 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.