File a request with Colorado Department of Corrections
FREE TO FILEFiling process
How records requests work with Colorado Department of Corrections
Your request is filed in your name under Colorado Open Records Act. We act as your communications agent — routing through email, tracking the statutory deadline, and following up when the agency goes silent.
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Filed (day 0)
Submitted to Colorado Department of Corrections.
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Acknowledgment (typically 1–3 days)
Agency confirms receipt and assigns a tracking number. The statutory clock keeps running.
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Response window (3 business days)
Under Colorado Open Records Act, the agency must respond within 3 business days. If exemptions are claimed, they must be cited specifically.
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Records delivered or denied
No exemptions: records delivered. Partial denial: records released with redactions. Full denial: written justification required.
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Appeal if denied
We draft an appeal to District Court and can connect you with a public records attorney.
Governing law
Colorado Open Records Act
C.R.S. § 24-72-200.1
Colorado Department of Corrections is governed by Colorado Open Records Act, which requires a response within 3 business days. Anyone may file — no residency requirement.
Frequently asked
Colorado Department of Corrections public records FAQ
Related agencies
Other agencies in Colorado
What to request
Common records from Colorado Department of Corrections
Jurisdiction
