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Cimarron Correctional Facility - CoreCivic

Private Facility

Last Updated: May 18, 2025
Address
3200 S Kings Hwy, Cushing, OK 74023
Beds
1720
County
Payne
Phone
918-225-3336
Fax
918-225-3363
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Located in Cushing, OK, Cimarron Correctional operates as a private contractor with various government agency agreements providing state-minimum custody requirements. Programs are offered to all custody levels, including work release residents focused on reentry success. With a strong emphasis on rehabilitation, Cimarron Correctional provides comprehensive educational and vocational opportunities. Onsite amenities include dietary, health, fitness, educational, religious, and recreational services. Regular inspections ensure compliance with government standards, ensuring the facility's continued operation.

Cimarron Correctional is privately run prison by CoreCivic through a contract with the Oklahoma Department of Corrections with a capacity of about 1,720 adult male inmates. A small percentage of inmates may be selected to work jobs within the prison performing supportive roles in maintenance, landscaping, and in food preparation and serving.

Cimarron offers inmates adult basic education courses, the ability to earn a GED, and courses in horticulture, commercial cleaning, and computers. Substance abuse treatment programs, including a long term therapeutic community program that last 12 months is available for inmates who suffer from alcohol and drug addiction. Additional self-help groups like Narcotics and Alcoholics Anonymous, family counseling, and the 'Thinking for a Change' program is also available to offenders.

CoreCivic’s mission is to benefit and protect all we serve. They seek to provide the highest-quality correctional services with their commitment to operate a safe and secure environment, to offer proven reentry programs that influence change, superior medical services, fair and ethical inmate treatment and oversight, and open and transparent access to the facility.

Inmate Orientation - Within the first two weeks of arrival here every inmate will attend the facility’s orientation program and receive a copy of the facility’s inmate handbook. The inmate handbook includes all the information an inmate needs to start a productive life inside the facility and remain connected with family or lawyers.
A few handbook topics include:
• Requesting a medical appointment/available medical services
• Religious services
• Educational programs
• Recreation
• Commissary and creating an account
• Hygiene and grooming expectations
• Facility schedule
• Visitation information and schedule

Inmate Wellness - Corrections provides inmates and detainees with the opportunity to pause and assess their lifestyles. For many, incarceration marks the first time in their adult lives when they will have seen a medical professional or received a regular and balanced diet. At CoreCivic, we are proud to offer life-changing services that will enable men and women to find healthy paths toward wellness. We do this through a wide array of options, including:

Nutrition Services - Mealtime is very important in our everyday lives. Food is known as such an important aspect of correctional operations that it is often directly tied to inmate behavior and morale. Not only do breakfast, lunch and dinner help provide daily structure and routines, they also have an impact on overall health and wellness.
Health Care - Upon intake here, inmates are screened so that our medical professionals may manage existing concerns and address any new diagnoses. A typical CoreCivic facility has a medical unit where physicians, registered nurses, licensed practical nurses and medical assistants can provide routine check-ups, manage sick calls, and address non-emergency needs. Our correctional health care facilities typically include a dental clinic, too.
For offenders who experience mental health problems, from emotional conflict to mental illness, we have a team of qualified mental health professionals to assist them with their needs. Offenders are screened upon arrival at each facility, and if needed, they're referred to a psychologist, psychiatrist or mental health specialist for follow-up evaluation and intervention. We provide treatment in the form of medication, when needed, as well as group and individual counseling.
Recreational opportunities help provide relief and respite to those incarcerated here. Recreational outlets are designed to help inmates stay active, get fit, and interact with fellow inmates in positive, collaborative ways. Sports like basketball, activities like board games and hobbies like creative writing or knitting help inmates tap into their creativity while learning valuable lessons in teamwork, communication and mutual respect.

Staying in touch with an inmate can be challenging due to time limitations, especially when your loved one is located a considerable distance away.
Sometimes frequent visitation simply isn’t possible. Even so, staying in touch can make all the difference.
We believe that maintaining connections with friends and family makes a positive impact on the inmates in our care – behaviorally, emotionally and academically – and increases their success rate upon release. Success stories make our day.
• We invite you to visit.
• We invite you to write and call.
• We invite you to be involved and connected.
• Telephone Calls and Phone Cards
• Hearing the sounds of a familiar voice can lift an inmate’s spirits. Typically, our correctional facilities allow inmates to make collect calls.
• Each facility has a bank of phones that are provided for inmate calls. Inmates may use these phones to make collect calls or use their pre-paid calling card.
• Detailed information on how your loved one can apply money to their calling card is provided in the inmate handbook and will vary by facility.
Mail - Written mail through the U.S. Postal Service is perhaps one of the easiest ways for friends and family to stay in touch with their loved one. Every facility provides mail service for the inmate population. While standard letters and cards are generally accepted.

Inmate Accounts and Commissary - Inmates may need or receive money for various facility life activities, such as a calling card, medical co-pays, items from the commissary, or even a paying job. Inmate money is managed through inmate accounts. Commissary is an in-facility storehouse where food items, hygiene items, and writing materials can be purchased. This is in addition to the meals and standard-issue clothing and hygiene products already supplied by and paid for by the facility. Inmates use the money in their inmate account to purchase these items.
Typically, friends and family may contribute money to an inmate’s account. Many of the facility profiles have instructions for contributing to an inmate account.

Cimarron Correctional Facility - CoreCivic - Inmate Information

Table of Contents for Cimarron Correctional

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Visitation Information

Cimarron Correctional Facility - Visitation

VISITATION SCHEDULE
Friday
9:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. Level 1 (Non-Contact by appt. only)
8:00 a.m. – 12:00 a.m. Level 2 -3
12:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. Levels 4

ONLY UAB's on ED and non-affiliated Hispanics visit this day along with Level 1's
**Hispanics Levels 1-4 assigned to BS, CN, CS, DN, DS Units

Saturday
8:00 a.m. – 12:00 a.m. Level 2 -3
12:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. Levels 4

Sunday
8:00 a.m. – 12:00 a.m. Level 2 -3
12:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. Levels 4

Monday
9:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. (All Levels)
ONLY Irish on CN top run visit on this day

Tuesday
9:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. ALPHA NORTH (Level 1 Non-Contact by appt. only)
9:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. ALPHA NORTH (Levels 2-4)

Wednesday
9:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. - ALPHA SOUTH (Non-Contact by appt. only)

MAXIMUM SECURITY
Saturday or Sunday (non-contact and by appt. only)
Level 1 - 1 hour.
Level 2 - 2 hours.
Level 3 - 3 hours.
Level 4 - 4 hours.

State Holidays – Holiday visits will be from 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. (Visit according to level)
Veterans Day
Thanksgiving
Christmas

The number of hours an offender may visit on the free visiting day will be in accordance with the offender's level. The schedule may be revised as determined necessary by the facility administration.

Cimarron Correctional Facility - CoreCivic - Visitation FAQs

Who can visit?
Spouse, family members accompanied by their spouses, friends, attorney, volunteers, and clergy who have been approved for visitation at this facility.

How do I get approved for visitation?
You can fill out a Visitor's Request Form (DOC 030118B) to apply for visitation along with a copy of your state issued photo ID or Driver's License. Your information will then be sent for an OSBI and FBI criminal records check. After approval from facility head the applicant may be added to offender's visitation list. It is required for visitors to have a Background Check no more than 3 years old on file.

How do minors get approved to visit?
Children under the age of 18 years may be approved to visit an offender when accompanied by a parent, legal guardian, or responsible adult who is authorized to visit the offender and has notarized permission from the legal guardian of the child. These children must be natural or adopted children of the offender they are visiting. All other minors must be accompanied by their parent or legal guardian, who may be required to provide documentation, such as a birth certificate.

How long does the application process take?
The application process can take up to 10-20 working days or longer determined by the amount of applications being processed at one time.

How will I know if I've been approved?
It is the inmate's responsibility to notify prospective visitors if they have been approved or denied for a visit.

How long can I visit?
The length of visit depends on the custody level of the offender.

Where do I park when I arrive at the facility?
In the designated visitor's parking area.

Will I be searched?
Searches will include searches of all items brought into the facility, pat down searches upon entering, the use of x-ray machines to scan property, and the use of metal detection devices. Also, canine drug detection screening may be used to assist in searches.

What is the dress code for visitation?
Shorts, skorts, skirts, or dresses shorter than and/or with slits higher than the top of the kneecap or tight fitting; tube-tops, tank-tops, crop-tops, halter-tops, spaghetti-top blouses, sleeveless/transparent or mesh tops/blouses; leggings/biker's pants/body suits; spandex clothing (to include swimsuits); solid blue, chambray, khaki, green, yellow, orange, or periwinkle shirts; white T-shirts, tight fitting sweat suits; low-cut or cut-out designs on clothing; clothing bearing profanity, offensive wording, and pictures; headgear (excluding religious); clothing which exposes the midriff, extremely tight, off the shoulder, or which exposes any part of the breast. All visitors must wear appropriate underclothing for his/her gender and children above the age of 11 years must comply with the dress code unless they are restricted by handicap or medical reasons.

What type of identification do I need to be allowed into the facility?
All visitors over the age of 18 must have a form of state issued identification.

What items am I allowed to bring to visitation?
You may bring in $20.00 in unrolled quarters in a clear plastic bag (for vending machines), photo ID, and car keys. If you have a baby, you may bring in minimal supplies to last the duration of the visit.

Entering a Facility for Visitation
Visiting a correctional facility can feel intimidating, especially for the first-time visitor.
We have our own specific processes and rules, strict security measures, uniformed staff and words and terminology you may not be familiar with. Ultimately, those security features are in place to protect you and your loved one although we understand the potential for concern or confusion.
Our goal is for visitors to be comfortable, even impressed, by our facility environment during your visit. We simply ask that you help us maintain safety and security by following our important guidelines.
Contraband and Personal Items
When entering one of our facilities, typically, visitors are only permitted to bring in an ID and a small amount of cash ($10 or less) or a vending card for use at the facility’s vending machines during visitation. Please check with the facility prior to visitation for specific information on the use of vending cards or cash.
Proper identification must be a valid driver’s license or a government-issued ID. Some facilities require a birth certificate to be presented for children attending visitation, so check the requirement of the specific facility you are visiting.
For security reasons, visitors will not be allowed to take any personal items or gifts into the facility – including cell phones, wallets, purses, food, gifts, magazines or books.
Attempting to pass any of these unapproved items through security, even if accidentally, is illegal. Please leave all personal items in your vehicle. Some facilities offer lockers in the facility lobby for storing these items.
Additionally, attempting to introduce illegal contraband, such as cigarettes, drugs and alcohol, weapons and cell phones, to a facility inmate is considered a security threat and will result in immediate legal action.
While we understand that some of these rules may be inconvenient or difficult for our visitors, it is our responsibility to keep all of our inmates, staff and visitors safe. These strict safety procedures are very important and are just one of the many ways we maintain a safe and secure environment.
Visitation and Inmate Contact
There are different types of visitation, depending on the facility and the inmate’s classification – contact visitation, noncontact visitation and, occasionally, video visitation.
Most of our facilities have both contact and noncontact visitation. Appropriate contact with your loved one – such as hugging – varies. Our staff will help you understand the appropriate contact rules for your time with your loved one.
Typically contact visitation will be held in a large room with tables. Some facilities have a designated visitation room. Others may use educational rooms for visitation.
Noncontact visitation includes the use of individual booths with telephones for speaking with inmates.
Video Visitation
A small number of CoreCivic correctional facilities provide video visitation. Video visitation is especially useful for those inmates incarcerated in another state.
To participate in a video visitation session, the inmate must schedule a specific visitation time. CoreCivic will partner with a local church or other organization to provide the video visitation equipment and session for the visitor.
For specific information on video visitation, please contact the facility directly.
Preparing for Visitation

At CoreCivic, our dedicated team of corrections professionals goes to prison or jail every day. Uniforms, metal detectors, security measures, policies and procedures, closed doors and locked gates – it’s all second nature to us.
But if you’re not accustomed to correctional facility life, you may have some questions or concerns, maybe even nervousness, about what to expect if you are planning a visit.
Being well prepared for your visit to one of our correctional facilities can help alleviate the stress and anxiety that sometimes accompanies visitation.
From what to wear to what to leave behind, here are a few tips and instructions to help you prepare for your upcoming facility visit.
Visitation List and Approval
During the inmate orientation process, inmates will mail a visitation application form to the friends and family members who want to visit.
It is the inmate’s responsibility to mail the applications. Individuals who receive the application must complete the form and mail it back to the specific CoreCivic facility to initiate the approval process. All facility visitors must be approved through a background check prior to visiting an inmate.
Once the background checks are completed, the inmate is responsible for informing friends and family members that they are approved for visitation. Please ensure that, as a visitor, you have been approved before planning your visit.
Some CoreCivic facilities require that all visitations be scheduled in advance of the visitation appointment. Or there may be special requirements if an individual is in restricted housing. You may wish to contact the facility directly if you are unsure.
An inmate can change or update their list over time. If an inmate is transferred to another correctional facility, please check with the facility before visiting to ensure all records were transferred at the time of the move.
Passing Security
Every visitor who enters our correctional facilities must pass through our security measures before proceeding to a visitation area.
Visitors will be screened through a metal detector, much like what you would experience in an airport. However, our metal detector settings are much more sensitive than typical metal detectors. When preparing for your visit, please be sure to consider any metal on your clothing, including underwear and shoes.
Visitation Dress Code
Understandably, many of our visitors do not realize that what they are wearing can impact their ability to visit with their loved one.
Every facility has a strict dress code for visitors, and each facility’s dress code may vary, sometimes depending on the specific requirements of our government partner. Please review the specific dress code requirements for the facility you are visiting prior to your visit.
A few general guidelines that apply at every facility include:
Skirts and shorts must be knee-length or longer.
Only closed-toe shoes are permitted. No sandals or flip-flops.
No revealing or low cut shirts. No tank tops or halter tops.
No see-though or extremely tight clothing.
No strapless dresses. No swimsuits.
No gang or obscene messages or designs.
No hats or hoodies on shirts
No sunglasses or excessive jewelry.
Underwear must be worn at all times, but not visible.
Everyone must clear the metal detector.
Visiting from Out of State
If you must travel a great distance to visit your loved one, you want your limited visitation time to go smoothly. To help ensure you are prepared, we’ve assembled our most important advice for a successful visit.
Inmate Visitation Checklist
Before arriving at a correctional facility, think through the following checklist to ensure that you are prepared for visitation.
___ I am on my inmate’s approved visitation list.
___ I have returned my paperwork and passed the visitation background check.
___ I have my driver’s license or government ID.
___ I have planned my visit during the facility’s visitation hours.
___ I have packed facility dress code approved clothes and shoes.
___ I will clear the metal detector.
___ I have ensured that my car, purse and pockets are clear of any inappropriate items before entering the facility grounds.
___ I have checked to see if there are special visitation requirements, such as a scheduled appointment.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Private Prisons – FAQs

  1. What is a private prison?
      A private prison is a correctional facility owned and operated by a private corporation under a contract with federal, state, or local governments. These facilities house inmates in exchange for a per-inmate daily fee, which the government pays to the company. Private prisons handle security, food, medical care, and rehabilitation programs, but their goal is to operate profitably, which has led to controversy over cost-cutting measures that may affect inmate welfare.

  2. How do private prisons differ from public prisons?
      Unlike state or federal prisons, which are directly operated by government agencies, private prisons function as for-profit businesses. While they must follow contracted guidelines, they often have different staffing policies, fewer rehabilitation programs, and more cost-cutting measures to increase profitability. Public prisons are held directly accountable to taxpayers and elected officials, whereas private prisons are accountable to shareholders and company executives.

  3. Who owns private prisons?
      The two largest private prison companies in the U.S. are:

    • CoreCivic (formerly Corrections Corporation of America - CCA)
    • The GEO Group
      These companies manage numerous facilities nationwide, contracting with state correctional departments, the Federal Bureau of Prisons (BOP), and U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). Some smaller companies, such as Management & Training Corporation (MTC) and LaSalle Corrections, also operate private correctional facilities.

  4. Do private prisons have different security levels?
      Yes, private prisons operate minimum, medium, and maximum-security facilities, though they primarily house low to medium-security inmates due to contractual limitations. Inmates with violent criminal histories or severe disciplinary problems are often transferred to government-run facilities because private prisons lack the infrastructure and staffing for high-risk populations.

  5. Are private prisons more dangerous than public prisons?
      Multiple studies have shown that private prisons experience higher rates of violence, inmate assaults, and staff turnover than government-run facilities. Cost-cutting measures in staffing and training lead to:

    • Fewer correctional officers per inmate
    • Lower wages lead to high turnover and inexperienced staff
    • Reduced medical care access, contributing to untreated illnesses and mental health crises
      However, some private facilities claim to have lower incident rates due to strict behavioral screening of inmates before placement.

  6. Why do governments use private prisons?
      Governments contract with private prisons to reduce overcrowding, lower operational costs, and provide flexibility in managing inmate populations. When state or federal prisons reach capacity, private prisons act as overflow facilities, housing inmates until space becomes available in public institutions. Some states rely heavily on private prisons due to budget constraints and lack of funding to build new government-run facilities.

  7. Which states use private prisons?
      As of recent reports, the states with the largest private prison populations include:

    • Texas (over 12,000 inmates)
    • Florida (over 10,000 inmates)
    • Arizona (about 8,000 inmates)
    • Georgia (over 7,000 inmates)
      Some states, including California, Illinois, and New York, have banned private prisons for housing state inmates but still allow federal contracts for immigration detainees.

  8. How are private prisons funded?
      Private prisons generate revenue through contracts with government agencies, which pay a fixed daily rate per inmate housed. Additional revenue streams include:

    • Inmate phone services (provided by companies like GTL and Securus, with high per-minute rates)
    • Commissary sales (charging premium prices for snacks, hygiene products, and personal items)
    • Inmate work programs (where inmates are paid as little as $0.12 per hour for labor)
    • Medical co-pays (some facilities charge inmates for non-emergency medical visits)

  9. Do private prisons save taxpayers money?
      Supporters argue that private prisons reduce costs through lower staff wages, fewer pension benefits, and operational efficiencies. However, critics claim these cost savings come at the expense of safety, rehabilitation, and inmate care. Reports indicate that private prisons cut corners on healthcare, food quality, and staffing, which may increase long-term costs due to higher recidivism rates and legal challenges.

  10. Can private prison inmates make phone calls?
      Yes, inmates can make outgoing calls using prepaid phone services such as GTL (ViaPath), Securus, NCIC, Paytel, and IC Solutions. Calls are monitored and recorded, and rates vary by state. Some facilities offer video visitation services, but these are often costly for families.

  11. How do families send money to inmates in private prisons?
      Funds can be deposited through JPay, Western Union, MoneyGram, or facility-approved JailATM kiosks. Private prisons often outsource financial transactions to third-party companies that charge higher fees than public institutions.

  12. Do private prisons offer education and rehabilitation programs?
      Programs vary by contract, but many private prisons offer GED courses, vocational training, and substance abuse counseling. However, these programs are often underfunded, and inmate participation may be limited due to facility staffing shortages.

  13. Do private prisons house federal inmates?
      Yes, private companies contract with the Federal Bureau of Prisons (BOP) and U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) to house federal and immigration detainees. However, in 2021, the Biden administration ordered the DOJ to phase out private prison contracts for BOP inmates, reducing their role in federal incarceration.

  14. What happens if a private prison contract is terminated?
      If a state or federal agency ends a contract, inmates are transferred to public facilities or another private facility. Some private prisons are repurposed for detention centers, mental health facilities, or immigration housing.

  15. Are private prisons subject to the same oversight as public prisons?
      Private prisons must comply with state and federal laws, but they are not subject to the same transparency requirements as public facilities. Some states audit private prisons to ensure compliance, while others allow more operational secrecy due to corporate protection.

  16. Can inmates transfer from private to public prisons?
      Transfers depend on contract terms, inmate classification, and bed availability. Some inmates are transferred if security risks arise, while others remain in private facilities until their sentence is completed.

  17. Do private prisons have higher recidivism rates?
      Studies suggest that private prisons have higher recidivism rates due to fewer rehabilitation programs, lack of mental health support, and profit-driven incentives to keep beds full.

  18. Why are private prisons controversial?
      Critics argue that private prisons prioritize profit over inmate welfare, leading to:

  • Staffing shortages and high officer turnover
  • Inadequate medical care and long delays in receiving treatment
  • Higher rates of violence and assaults
  • Minimal educational and vocational programs
    These concerns have led to state and federal efforts to reduce reliance on private prisons.

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