Visiting someone held at Broward Transitional Center (ICE) - GEO in Pompano Beach, Florida starts with confirming the current visiting schedule, the visitor approval process, and your status on the approved visitor list. Visitation policies vary widely from one facility to another based on operating authority, security level, and the inmate's current status. Call Broward Transitional Center (ICE) - GEO directly at 954-973-4485 to confirm what applies right now.
Most detention facilities require visitors to be approved in advance. The inmate at Broward Transitional Center (ICE) - GEO typically submits a list of proposed visitors, and each adult on that list completes a visitor application form for a background check. Approval timelines range from a few days to several weeks, depending on the facility. Do not travel for a visit until you have received confirmation. Call 954-973-4485 for the visitor application process and expected approval timeline.
Visiting schedules at Broward Transitional Center (ICE) - GEO depend on the facility's operating model. Some facilities offer walk-in visits during posted hours; others require advance scheduling through an online portal or phone reservation. Visiting days may differ by housing unit or classification. Holiday schedules often change without much notice. Call 954-973-4485 a day or two before your planned visit to confirm the slot is still open and the inmate is eligible for visits.
Bring a valid government-issued photo ID: driver's license, state ID, military ID, or passport. Most facilities require it to be unexpired and match the name on your approved application. Dress codes at Broward Transitional Center (ICE) - GEO are enforced at entry: no revealing attire, no clothing that resembles inmate or staff uniforms, no hats, and in many facilities no underwire bras. Leave phones, bags, electronics, keys, and wallets in your vehicle or in lobby lockers.
A visit can be denied for reasons unrelated to your paperwork: the inmate may be in disciplinary status, restricted housing, medical isolation, or holdover during a transfer. Facility-wide lockdowns also suspend visits without notice. If the inmate has recently arrived, been moved, or had any change in status, call 954-973-4485 before traveling. A phone call the morning of the visit can save a wasted trip.
Many detention facilities now offer video visitation through providers such as Securus, GTL/ViaPath, HomeWAV, or Smart Communications, either alongside or in place of in-person visits. Video visits typically require setting up a paid account, scheduling in advance, and connecting from a smartphone, tablet, or computer. For information on inmate phone plans and money transfer services, see InmateAid's inmate services and call 954-973-4485 to confirm what's available at Broward Transitional Center (ICE) - GEO.
To confirm visiting hours, the visitor application process, or current eligibility at Broward Transitional Center (ICE) - GEO, call 954-973-4485.
Facility Contacts
ICE Supervisory Deportation Officer email: ICE-ERO-MIA-BTC-SDDO-SMB@ice.dhs.gov Virtual visit contact: BTCVTC3900@geogroup.com Legal fax: 954-957-2816
Visiting Hours
Visitation is held on weekends and federal holidays only. Each detainee gets one 45-minute session on their assigned weekend, with a maximum of two visitors per detainee, including minor children.
Weekend Schedule: Male detainees: Saturday and Sunday, 8 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.; Saturday, 1:30 p.m. to 4 p.m. Female detainees: Sunday, 1:30 p.m. to 4 p.m.
Holiday Schedule: Both male and female detainees: 8 a.m. to 9:45 a.m. and 2 p.m. to 3:45 p.m. on a first-come, first-served basis.
Plan to arrive one hour before your scheduled visit time so you can clear security.
Who Can Visit
Adult visitors must show a valid, verifiable government-issued photo ID. Minors must be accompanied by an adult guardian who is 18 or older. Children cannot be left alone in the waiting room, visiting room, or any other area.
Visiting Rules
All friend and family visits are non-contact.
No firearms or weapons of any kind. No electronic devices (cell phones, pagers, radios) in secure areas. Visitors cannot pass anything to detainees or carry items into the visitation area.
Every visitor is subject to a pat-down, bag inspection, and metal scan. Refusing a search means you will not be admitted. If you appear intoxicated, you will be turned away.
Attorney Visits
In-person attorney visits run Monday through Friday, 7 a.m. to 7:30 p.m., and Saturday and Sunday, 7 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Legal visits can be scheduled in advance through ERO eFile on a first-come basis, in 60-minute blocks. An attorney visiting multiple detainees can book up to five appointments in a single day, depending on availability. Walk-in visits are still permitted, but scheduled visits get priority.
A list of pro bono legal organizations is posted in every housing unit and updated quarterly. Detainees are responsible for contacting these organizations to schedule appointments.
Virtual Attorney Visits
Attorneys must request video teleconference (VTC) meetings or confidential legal phone calls through ERO eFile. Confirmation comes back through ERO eFile.
VTC sessions run Monday through Friday, 7 a.m. to 7:30 p.m., and Saturday and Sunday, 7 a.m. to 5 p.m., in 60-minute blocks. Appointments can be booked up to 2 weeks ahead but no later than 24 hours before the slot, on a first-come basis. There is no cap on how many appointments an attorney can request.
The ERO eFile request must include: the attorney's full name and contact info, the detainee's name and A-number (or name, date of birth, and country of birth). For Zoom meetings, enter the meeting ID and passcode in the Virtual Meeting Information section. For phone-only calls, note that and provide the direct number the facility should call. This information is required before you can select a time slot.
Required attachments: a scan of the attorney's government ID, proof of legal status (bar card, attorney license, paralegal license, or similar), and the eFiled G-28 unless this is a pre-representational visit. If a legal assistant is joining alone, attach a letter of authorization on firm letterhead and a scan of the assistant's ID.
Only legal representatives, legal assistants, and interpreters are allowed on these calls. No family, no friends. The attorney can use outside interpretation services during the session. Calls are confidential; an officer stays within sight but out of earshot and will knock 5 minutes before the cutoff.
The facility can cancel or reschedule appointments to manage safety risks or to make sure other attorneys and detainees get fair access. If no slots are available or you have an exigent circumstance, contact BTCVTC3900@geogroup.com.
Legal Mail by Fax
Attorneys can fax legal documents to 954-957-2816. The cover sheet must include the detainee's full name and A-number, sender's return fax number, and total page count.
Note that fax does not guarantee confidentiality. For sensitive material, the facility recommends sending through the standard legal mail process via U.S. Postal Service. All legal faxes are logged. The transmission verification report is filed by mailroom staff. Faxes are processed during business hours Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., excluding holidays.
Detainees can send their own electronic communication requests through their assigned case manager.
Consular Visits
Consular officials can meet with their nationals at any time. Make arrangements with the ICE Supervisory Deportation Officer at ICE-ERO-MIA-BTC-SDDO-SMB@ice.dhs.gov when possible, and bring credentials.
Clergy Visits
Clergy can visit at any time but must arrange the visit ahead of time through the Chaplain's Office.