Colorado DOC Text Message Scandal
ODYSSEY Investigation No. 001
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A documentary investigation into the Colorado Department of Corrections text message scandal through public records, official documents, and real-time reporting.
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Inside the Record
In 2026, I began requesting public records connected to the Colorado Department of Corrections text message scandal. Some records were released. Others were withheld. Each response raised new questions about what happened, what remains unresolved, and what the official record may still reveal.
Case Documents
The following official records support ODYSSEY Investigation No. 001. These documents have been obtained through public records requests and administrative proceedings. Additional records will be added as they become available.
📄 Case Folder Index
Administrative case index identifying every filing, order, and decision in Case No. 2026B029.
📄 Initial Decision of the Administrative Law Judge
The Administrative Law Judge's Initial Decision issued on March 26, 2026.
📄 Protective Order
Protective Order entered during the administrative proceedings.
📄 Colorado Department of Law Response
Official response from the Colorado Department of Law regarding the public records request.
Latest Update
July 10, 2026
The official trailer for ODYSSEY Investigation No. 001 has been released. Additional public records are still being sought and reviewed.