[6] All male prisoners entering the Colorado DOC system first go to the Denver Reception & Diagnostic Center (DRDC) before going to their assigned facilities, while female prisoners are sent to the Denver Women's Correctional Facility for processing.

All prisoners with death sentences were given classifications of "Close", the highest custody designation possible.

[10] The Crowley County facility experienced two major riots involving Colorado and Washington state prisoners, the first in 1999 when operated by Correctional Services Corporation and the second on July 20, 2004, when owned and operated by the Corrections Corporation of America, and involving Wyoming inmates as well.

[13][14][15][16] From the end of 2024, the Colorado Department of Corrections will implement policies for transgender inmates - regarding gender-affirming healthcare and other related issues.

[17] Since the establishment of the Colorado Department of Corrections, 17 officers have died while on duty, including Executive Director Tom Clements.