Sterling Correctional Facility Family & Friends Information

How Do You Visit an Inmate in the Sterling Correctional Facility?

In order to visit any inmate in the Colorado DOC, you must first apply.

How to apply for ongoing visitation and video visiting:

Complete a Visitor Application and submit per the instructions specific to the facility you are applying to visit.  

VISITING APPLICATIONS MUST BE SUBMITTED PER THE FACILITY-SPECIFIC VISITING INSTRUCTIONS as listed under the "Where/how to submit visiting applications" section on the page for the facility you are applying to visit.

Facility-specific pages may be found under the "Facilities" menu which may be found at https://cdoc.colorado.gov/facilities.

**A copy of a valid, unexpired government issued photo ID needs to be submitted with the visiting application; the address on the photo ID must match the address on the visiting application or your application may be denied.**

**PLEASE NOTE: All visitors are responsible for knowing and abiding by all visiting rules and policies as outlined in Administrative Regulation 300-01 Offender Visiting Program. Comply, or risk losing visitation.

Minor Children (any child under 18) visiting application:

Minors must be listed on the application of the legal guardian or immediate family member that will accompany the minor on the visit.

Minor children must be named on the Visitor Application, but will not be counted toward the twelve (12) approved visitors.

If someone other than the parent/legal guardian is bringing the minor, the parent needs to complete a Form 300-01G Authorization for Minor Child Visitation and submit it per the facility-specific visiting instructions. Otherwise, the parent/guardian just needs to list the minor on their visiting application and submit a copy of a birth certificate or adoption/guardianship order.

One-time or infrequent visitors (i.e., one to two times per year):

Please complete a Special Visitation Application and mail to the specific location you are visiting specified under the Facility's page.

**A completed visiting application is required for video visitation**



Sterling Correctional Facility offers Video Visitation for Inmates using the Services of GTL, aka ViaPath Techologies

In order to schedule and then visit an inmate using GTL you need to first register with GTL.

Next Steps:

  • Register yourself and all visitors.
  • Select Sterling Correctional Facility
  • Select your inmate.
  • Schedule your preferred time for the visit.

For at-home video visits: Sign in to the visitation scheduling site 15 minutes prior to your scheduled visit. Test your connection, and follow the steps to start your visit.
For on-site video visits: Arrive at the facility at least 15 minutes prior to check-in. A valid photo ID is required. 

All your questions can be answered after you register, at the Frequently Asked Questions page, or call 855-208-7349 during the following hours:
6AM – 4PM MST Monday – Friday, or 
7AM – 4PM MST Saturday – Sunday

Costs for Visits are subject to change but generally run less than $4.00 for a 10 minute visit.
Payment can be made with Visa, Mastercard debit, credit or gift cards.

Other Important Details
•             All visits must be scheduled in advance.
•             Please check in 15 minutes before your scheduled visit.
•             All visitors who will appear on the video visit must be approved visitors on the inmate's visiting list and visitors must be approved by facility to schedule visits.
•             Email address to register and schedule visits.
•             Valid Photo ID for registration and at check-in.