- Federal Bureau of Prisons (BOP)
- Colorado
- PO Box 7000, Florence, CO 81226
- 719-784-9454
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United States Penitentiary (USP) – Florence's comprehensive information to help guide you through the federal prison process, specifically on how to remain connected to your inmate while they are incarcerated.
The USP-Florence is a federal prison located at 5880 Hwy 67 in Florence, CO. This federal high security prison is operated by the Federal Bureau of Prisons (BOP) to hold inmates who have been convicted to and sentenced for a federal crime through the US Department of Justice (DOJ).
Locate all federal inmates here. If you would like to speak with a case manager or counselor, call 719-784-9454.
The United States Penitentiary, Florence High (USP Florence High) is a high-security United States federal prison for male inmates in Colorado. It is operated by the Federal Bureau of Prisons, a division of the United States Department of Justice. USP Florence High is part of the Florence Federal Correctional Complex (FCC Florence), which is situated on 49 acres of land and houses different facilities with varying degrees of security. It is named "Florence High" in order to differentiate it from the United States Penitentiary, Florence ADX, the federal supermax prison located in the same complex.
FCC Florence is located in Fremont County, CO, 90 miles south of Denver. USP Florence High houses about 600 male inmates and is about 390,020 square feet. A perimeter fence, seven guard towers, and a patrol road ensure the security of the prison. The prison includes health services, educational program areas, visitation, laundry, a barbershop, commissary, chapel, Special Housing Unit (SHU), and an exercise area.
Notable inmates includes Walli Mujahidh (serving a 17-year sentence for conspiracy to murder US military officers); and Ross Ulbricht (serving a life sentence for money laundering, computer hacking, and conspiracy to distribute narcotics as the founder and operator of the Silk Road website).
Housing: Inmates are housed in one-person and two-person cells.
Health Services: Sick call, dental call, physical examinations, medications, chronic care, preventive health services, emergency services, and diagnosis and treatment of chronic conditions, and mental health care are provided to inmates. Emergency medical care is available 24 hours a day. Inmates must submit a triage form for routine health care needs.
Psychology Services: Psychology services at USP Florence include screening, assessment, and treatment of mental health and drug abuse problems, individual and group counseling, psycho-educational classes, self-help and supportive services, and referral to Health Services for medical treatment of mental illness. Inmates can request treatment either through cop-out or by visiting the Psychology open house. The facility also offers the STAGES Program for inmates with serious mental illness and personality disorders.
Residential Drug Abuse Program (RDAP): USP Florence does not house a Residential Drug Abuse Program (RDAP), but referrals can be made to institutions which do provide RDAP. A Drug Abuse Education Class and the Non-Residential Drug Abuse Program (NR-DAP) are provided.
Education Services: USP Florence provides GED and English-as-a-Second Language (ESL) programs. Incentive awards are provided to recognize inmates making satisfactory progress and successfully completing the literacy (i.e., GED and ESL) program. Inmates may also receive incentives for progressing to various levels in the GED or ESL programs. Graduation ceremonies recognize GED, ESL, and Occupational Education completions. Courses are also available in Adult Continuing Education (ACE) and parenting. High school diplomas and post-secondary programs are available through paid correspondence programs.
Library Services: Leisure libraries offer inmates a variety of reading materials including periodicals, newspapers, fiction, nonfiction, and reference books. An interlibrary loan program with local, state, and college libraries and available bookmobile services is also available. Inmates are provided with legal materials and an opportunity to prepare legal documents with the use of the TRULINCS Electronic Law Library. Inmates also have access to typewriters and a copy machine.
Commissary: Inmates may use funds in their trust fund account to purchase items at the institution commissary, place funds on their inmate phone account, purchase TRU-Units for their TRULINCS account, or send funds in another manner. Inmates are permitted to spend up to $360.00 per month. Items such as food, beverages, clothing, electronics, and over-the-counter medications can be purchased in the USP Florence commissary.
Recreation Services: Leisure activities include organized and informal games, sports, physical fitness, table games, hobby crafts, music programs, intramural activities, social and cultural organizations, and movies. Art activities include paintings and sketches rendered in any of the usual media (e.g., oils, pastels, crayons, pencils, inks, and charcoal). Hobbycraft activities include ceramics, leatherwork, models, clay, mosaics, crochet, knitting, sculptures, woodworking, and lapidary, etc. Wellness programs include screening, assessments, goal setting, fitness/nutrition prescriptions, and counseling.
Admissions and Orientation (A&O) Handbook – This document provides you with general information about the institution, programs, rules, and regulations that you will encounter during your confinement. Familiarizing yourself with this information and knowing your responsibilities will help you to adjustment to institution life.
- USP Florence – High Admissions & Orientation Handbook
- Spanish: USP Florence – High Guía de Admisión y Orientación
Commissary List – In 1930 the Department of Justice authorized and established a Commissary at each Federal institution. The Commissary provides a bank type account for your money & for the procurement of articles not issued regularly as part of the institution administration. Funds deposited by your family, friends, or other sources are stored in your commissary account that we maintain.
Legal Activities – This document outlines the procedures for access to legal reference materials and legal counsel and the opportunities that you will be afforded to prepare legal documents while incarcerated.
visitation Info
United States Penitentiary (USP) – Florence High – Visiting Hours
- Saturday 8:00am – 3:00pm
- Sunday 8:00am – 3:00pm
- Holidays 8:00am – 3:00pm
