Facility Contacts
ICE Supervisory Deportation Officer: 559-266-2083 Visit and legal scheduling: 661-792-3492 ext. 273018 Virtual visit and legal mail email: cvavtc@geogroup.com
Visiting Hours
Call 661-792-3492 ext. 273018 to schedule a visit with a detainee.
Each detainee gets two one-hour blocks of visitation per week. Every visit counts as one full block, regardless of how long it actually lasts.
Who Can Visit
Adult visitors (18 or older) can visit unaccompanied with a valid government-issued photo ID.
Anyone under 18 must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian. You will need to bring proof of the relationship: a birth certificate or a court order showing guardianship.
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, 8 a.m. to 6 p.m., and Saturday and Sunday, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
For appointments on or after April 27, 2026, legal visits can be scheduled in advance through ERO eFile on a first-come basis, in 30-minute blocks. Up to two back-to-back appointments are permitted per detainee. Attorneys must also complete the Building Access form, which can take 5 to 10 business days to process. Walk-in visits are still allowed, but scheduled visits get priority. The maximum capacity in an in-person legal visitation room is two visitors.
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
For appointments on or after April 27, 2026, 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, 8 a.m. to 6 p.m., and Saturday and Sunday, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Appointments are scheduled in 30-minute blocks, with two back-to-back blocks allowed for a full 60-minute session. 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, but no attorney can have more than one 60-minute meeting with the same detainee in a single day.
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 video calls, enter the Webex, Teams, or Zoom meeting ID and passcode in the Virtual Meeting Information section. For phone-only calls, note that and provide the number the facility should call. This 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.
For requests under PBNDS 2011 Section 5.7 (V.N.1) and Section 4.3 (V.FF), upload the written request in the Attorney Authorization Letter field and the Professional Licensure or Curriculum Vitae in the Medical/Mental Health Evaluators field.
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, call 661-792-3492 ext. 273018 or email cvavtc@geogroup.com.
Legal Mail by Email
Attorneys can send legal correspondence to cvavtc@geogroup.com. Mark "Legal Mail" clearly in the subject line and attach the specific documents to be delivered.
Include a cover sheet with the detainee's full name, A-number, sender's return fax number, total page count, and a "Legal Mail" notation.
Documents are inspected for contraband but not read, then delivered to the detainee. Processing happens during business hours Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., excluding holidays.
Consular Visits
Consular officials can meet with their nationals at any time. Call the ICE Supervisory Deportation Officer at 559-266-2083 to make arrangements 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.