Visiting someone held at Elizabeth Contract Detention Facility (ICE) - CoreCivic in Elizabeth, New Jersey 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 Elizabeth Contract Detention Facility (ICE) - CoreCivic directly at 908-352-3776 to confirm what applies right now.
Most detention facilities require visitors to be approved in advance. The inmate at Elizabeth Contract Detention Facility (ICE) - CoreCivic 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 908-352-3776 for the visitor application process and expected approval timeline.
Visiting schedules at Elizabeth Contract Detention Facility (ICE) - CoreCivic 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 908-352-3776 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 Elizabeth Contract Detention Facility (ICE) - CoreCivic 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 908-352-3776 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 discount plans and money transfer services, see InmateAid's inmate services and call 908-352-3776 to confirm what's available at Elizabeth Contract Detention Facility (ICE) - CoreCivic .
To confirm visiting hours, the visitor application process, or current eligibility at Elizabeth Contract Detention Facility (ICE) - CoreCivic , call 908-352-3776.
Facility Contacts
ICE Supervisory Deportation Officer: 908-282-5700 Virtual attorney visit and legal mail email: Elizabethvirtualattorneyvisitation@corecivic.com Legal fax: 908-659-3120
Visiting Hours
Visit times are split by gender.
Males: Monday, Wednesday, Friday: 5 p.m. to 8:45 p.m. Tuesday and Thursday: 6:30 p.m. to 10 p.m. Saturday, Sunday, and holidays: 9 a.m. to 3:45 p.m.
Females: Monday, Wednesday, Friday: 9 p.m. to 10 p.m. Tuesday and Thursday: 5 p.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday, Sunday, and holidays: 4 p.m. to 5 p.m.
Who Can Visit
Adult visitors must show a valid, verifiable government-issued photo ID and sign in. 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.
Coats and hats are not permitted in the contact visitation area; storage space is provided.
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 7 days a week, 6:45 a.m. to 10 p.m., including holidays.
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 can request virtual legal visits or confidential legal phone calls by emailing Elizabethvirtualattorneyvisitation@corecivic.com. The receiving officer will reply with a confirmed date and time.
Appointments must be requested at least 48 hours in advance. Weekday sessions run Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., with the last sign-up slot at 3 p.m. CST. Weekend and holiday sessions run 8 a.m. to 12 p.m., and weekend requests must be submitted by Friday at 3 p.m. to be accepted.
Virtual visits are limited to 60 minutes per day on Zoom or Cisco WebEx. There is no cap on how many virtual visits an attorney can request, but no attorney can have more than one 60-minute appointment with the same detainee in a single day. Attorneys are responsible for setting up the meeting account and creating the calendar invitation once a time is agreed on.
The email request must include: the attorney's full name and contact info, the detainee's name and A-number, several proposed dates and times, a scan of the attorney's government ID, proof of legal status (bar card, attorney license, paralegal license, or similar), and a scan of 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.
Legal Mail by Email or Fax
Attorneys can send legal correspondence to Elizabethvirtualattorneyvisitation@corecivic.com or fax to 908-659-3120. Mark "Legal Mail" clearly in the subject line and attach the specific documents to be delivered.
The cover sheet must include the detainee's full name and A-number, the attorney or authorized representative's full name, contact information (phone, email), credentials (state bar card, law school ID, paralegal license, or letter on firm letterhead), a copy of the eFiled G-28 unless already on file, sender's return fax number (if applicable), 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 908-282-5700 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.