CDOC-Denver Women's Correctional Facility (DWCF)

State Prison

Last Updated: February 27, 2024
Address
3600 Havana St, Denver, CO 80239
Beds
984
County
Denver
Phone
303-371-4804
Fax
303-307-2514
Email
doc_dwcf_visiting@state.co.us
Mailing Address
PO Box 392005, Denver, CO 80239

DWCF is for State Prison offenders sentenced anywhere from one year to life by the State Court in the county where the charges were filed

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Located at 3600 Havana St in Denver, CO, DWCF carefully assigns inmates based on their custody level, considering factors like criminal history. DWCF 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.

The DWCF, established in 1998, is a state prison located within the Denver Complex. It forms part of the county sheriff detention facilities, accommodating around 975 adult female inmates. As a key component of the reentry and integration program, DWCF assists inmates nearing the end of their sentences in transitioning back to society smoothly.

Similar to its male counterparts, DWCF offers various educational and vocational programs aimed at enhancing inmates' skills and knowledge. These programs include basic education courses, substance abuse treatment, parenting classes, and vocational skills training such as culinary arts, woodworking, and computer skills. Participation in these activities equips inmates with valuable expertise and qualifications that may improve their employment prospects upon release.

DWCF caters to female inmates across all custody levels and hosts several specialized units and programs tailored to their specific needs. These include housing for pregnant inmates, those with high medical and mental health requirements, an intake unit, an incentive unit, and management control unit. Additionally, DWCF features a therapeutic community and a Residential Treatment Program (RTP) catering to inmates with severe mental health treatment needs.

With a capacity of 984 beds, DWCF serves as a crucial facility within the Colorado Department of Corrections (CDOC), addressing the diverse needs of female inmates and providing essential support services for their rehabilitation and reintegration. Furthermore, DWCF houses 17 female parolees enrolled in the Alternative Stabilization Assistance Program (ASAP), highlighting its commitment to assisting individuals in transitioning from incarceration to community living.

Inmate Locator

DWCF 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.

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Visitation Information

DWCF offers Contact, Non-Contact, Special Visiting and Video Visiting.

In person visiting: Friday 8:30 AM – 3:00 PM
Saturday 8:30 AM – 3:00 PM
Sunday 8:30 AM – 3:00 PM -
Visitor processing hours: 8:15 AM - 10 AM and 11:30 AM - 1:15 PM

Visitors may not gather in front of the gatehouse prior to the beginning of processing in the morning and afternoon. Inmates at DWCF may receive visits on Friday and Saturday or Friday and Sunday. Visiting cannot occur on both Saturday and Sunday.

Video Visiting: All visitors must be approved on the inmate’s visiting list. Video Visiting can be scheduled by visiting https://codoc.gtlvisitme.com/app

Visits will be allowed from 8:00 a.m. - 10:00 p.m. daily. (Kiosks are not available from 10:00 AM thru 11:30 AM, 3:30 PM. thru 4:45 PM, 9:15 PM thru 9:45 PM). Visits must be scheduled by midnight day before the visit is to occur but no more than seven days in advance. Visits are offered in 10 or 25 minute sessions. Inmates are limited to two visiting sessions per day.

Appointments for visiting at DWCF are required and may be arranged by calling (303) 307- 2544 between the hours of 8:30 AM and 3:30 PM Monday through Thursday or by emailing doc_dwcf_visiting@state.co.us.

Appointments cannot be made more than seven days in advance. Emails received after the designated scheduling hours will be processed the next business day. Emails are for visiting appointments only and will be processed in the order they are received. A reply confirmation email will be sent once the visit has been approved or denied. Visiting Applications can be found HERE

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