Adx Florence

United states penitentiary, administrative maximum facility (abbreviated as usp florence admax; Commonly known as adx florence, florence supermax, and the alcatraz of the rockies) is a united. Official policy at usp florence.

Penitentiary administrative maximum facility, but everyone calls it "adx" or " adx florence." the adx in florence, colorado, is the one and only federal. Aug 16, 2025adx florence, officially the united states penitentiary, administrative maximum facility, is a federal supermax prison located in florence, colorado. Adx florence, the only federal prison with a supermax.

Nov 12, 2025dubbed the “alcatraz of the rockies,” adx florence houses america’s deadliest and most dangerous criminals in extremely restrictive conditions to deter escape efforts and ensure they. Jul 26, 2024opened in november 1994, adx florence provides a higher, more controlled custody level than other prisons. Jul 21, 2025usp florence-adx, located in florence, colorado, is a federal correctional institution managed by the federal bureau of prisons.

Mar 25, 2025the alcatraz of the rockies, officially known as the united states penitentiary florence administrative maximum (adx), is the most secure prison in the u.s. May 1, 2022commonly referred to as a “supermax” prison, adx florence takes up 37 acres and can accommodate around 550 prisoners. Part of the appeal of adx florence is the notoriety of the.