Facility Contacts
ICE Supervisory Deportation Officer (Newark Outreach): Newark.Outreach@ice.dhs.gov Attorney visit phone: 973-474-2268 Attorney visit and legal mail email: 279attorneyvisit@geogroup.com ICE Talton tablet support: ICESupport@talton.com
Visiting Hours
Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays: 7:30 a.m. to 7 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays: 4 p.m. to 9 p.m.
A maximum of four people may visit at one time.
What You Can Bring In
You may bring a clear gallon-size bag containing only: a photo ID, car keys, change, unopened baby formula, unopened baby food, and diapers and wipes.
You must remove coats, jackets, and shoes for X-ray screening. The Front Lobby Officer will hand-search these items. Empty all pockets. Anything not allowed must be thrown away or returned to your vehicle.
Underwire undergarments are not allowed inside the facility.
Who Can Visit
Minors are allowed but must remain under the direct supervision of an adult visitor. Disruptive behavior by minors, accompanying adults, or detainees can result in the visit being terminated.
Visiting other detainees or their visitors during your visit is not allowed unless the Facility Administrator approves it in advance.
Dress Code
Female visitors age 12 and older: Skirts and dresses must extend to the knee while seated. Slits cannot rise higher than the knee while seated. No sheer or see-through clothing. No exposed breasts; tops cannot be cut lower than the underarm in the front or back. No bare midriffs, strapless tops, tube tops, or swimsuits. No tight clothing. T-shirts or other form-fitting tops without bras are not allowed. Shoes required at all times; no open-toe shoes. Shorts must cover the buttocks and crotch when standing and sitting; short shorts, jogging shorts, and cut-offs are prohibited. No pants with holes. No gang colors or gang displays.
Male visitors age 12 and older: Shirts required at all times. No muscle shirts, bare midriff shirts, or sleeveless shirts. Shoes required at all times; no open-toe shoes. No gang colors or gang displays.
Visiting Rules
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 beyond the gallon bag described above.
Disruptive behavior by anyone in the visit will result in termination, and may result in future visits being denied.
Every visitor is subject to a pat-down, bag inspection, X-ray screening, 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 Saturday, 8 a.m. to 7 p.m., and Sunday, 8 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Legal visits can be scheduled in advance through ERO eFile on a first-come basis, in 60-minute blocks. 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 Saturday, 8 a.m. to 6 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, 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), and the meeting ID, passcode, and platform (Zoom, WebEx, or Microsoft Teams) in the Virtual Meeting Information section. For phone-only calls, note that and provide the number the facility should call.
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, contact 279attorneyvisit@geogroup.com or 973-474-2268.
Tablet-Based Legal Calls and Video
This facility uses ICE Talton tablets, which support video visitation. Attorneys can register at GettingOut for a Friends and Family Account, then email ICESupport@talton.com with their email and phone number to make sure their communications are not recorded or monitored.
Legal Mail by Email
Attorneys can send legal correspondence to 279attorneyvisit@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. EST, excluding holidays.
Consular Visits
Consular officials can meet with their nationals at any time. Make arrangements with the ICE Supervisory Deportation Officer at Newark.Outreach@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.