Inmate Guide: United States Penitentiary (USP) - Florence ADMAX Colorado
Overview of the Facility
The United States Penitentiary, Administrative Maximum Facility (ADX) in Florence, Colorado, is a supermax prison for male inmates. It is part of the Florence Federal Correctional Complex and is operated by the Federal Bureau of Prisons. Known as the "Alcatraz of the Rockies," ADX Florence is considered one of the most secure prisons in the United States and the world.
Contact Information
Address: US Penitentiary Florence ADMAX, 5880 Highway 67, Florence, CO 81226
Phone: (719) 784-9464
Website: https://www.bop.gov/locations/institutions/flm/
How to Locate an Inmate
To locate an inmate at ADX Florence, use the Bureau of Prisons' Inmate Locator tool: https://www.bop.gov/inmateloc/
Visitation Information and Hours
Visitation at ADX Florence is highly restricted and closely monitored. Visitors must be on the inmate's approved visitation list. Contact the facility directly for current visitation hours and procedures, as they may change due to security concerns.
How to Send Money
Money can be sent to inmates through the Bureau of Prisons' official money transfer system, MoneyGram. For more information, visit: https://www.bop.gov/inmates/communications.jsp#money
Phone Calls and Video Options
Inmate phone access is extremely limited at ADX Florence. There are no video visitation options available. All communications are monitored and recorded.
Inmate Services and Programs
Due to the nature of ADX Florence, inmate services and programs are severely limited. Basic educational programs and religious services may be available on a restricted basis.
History of the Facility
ADX Florence opened in 1994 as a response to the need for a more secure facility to house the most dangerous inmates in the federal prison system. It was designed to be escape-proof and to hold inmates who pose the greatest threat to national security.
Security and Management Information
ADX Florence employs the highest level of security measures in the federal prison system. Inmates spend 23 hours a day in single-person cells with little to no human contact. Movement is highly restricted and controlled.
Legal and Visitation Rights
Inmates at ADX Florence retain basic legal rights, including access to legal counsel. However, all interactions, including legal visits, are subject to strict security protocols.
Booking and Release Process
Inmates are transferred to ADX Florence from other facilities based on specific criteria. The release process is highly controlled and typically involves transfer to a less restrictive facility before release.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the purpose of ADX Florence?
ADX Florence is designed to house the most dangerous and high-profile inmates in the federal prison system, providing maximum security and control.
How often can inmates leave their cells?
Inmates typically spend 23 hours a day in their cells, with one hour for exercise in a small, enclosed area.
Are inmates allowed to communicate with each other?
Communication between inmates is extremely limited and closely monitored to prevent coordination of illegal activities.
Famous Prisoners
- Theodore Kaczynski (Unabomber) - Convicted for a series of mail bombings
- Ramzi Yousef - Mastermind of the 1993 World Trade Center bombing
- Robert Hanssen - Former FBI agent convicted of spying for Soviet and Russian intelligence services
- Zacarias Moussaoui - Conspirator in the September 11 attacks
- Terry Nichols - Oklahoma City bombing conspirator
- Richard Reid (Shoe Bomber) - Attempted to detonate explosives hidden in his shoes on a flight
- Eric Rudolph - Olympic Park Bomber
- Joaquín "El Chapo" Guzmán - Former leader of the Sinaloa Cartel
- Dzhokhar Tsarnaev - Boston Marathon bomber
- Mamdouh Mahmud Salim - Al-Qaeda co-founder
