Colorado Department of Corrections

The Colorado Department of Corrections (CDOC) is the principal department of the government of Colorado responsible for the custody, control, and rehabilitation of adults convicted of felonies in the state's courts. Established as a cabinet-level department in 1977, it operates the state prison system, supervises offenders released on parole, and coordinates the placement of offenders in community corrections programs. The department is headquartered in Colorado Springs.