Visiting someone held at Farmville Detention Center (ICE) - CoreCivic in Farmville, Virginia 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 Farmville Detention Center (ICE) - CoreCivic directly at 434-395-8114 to confirm what applies right now.
Most detention facilities require visitors to be approved in advance. The inmate at Farmville Detention Center (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 434-395-8114 for the visitor application process and expected approval timeline.
Visiting schedules at Farmville Detention Center (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 434-395-8114 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 Farmville Detention Center (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 434-395-8114 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 434-395-8114 to confirm what's available at Farmville Detention Center (ICE) - CoreCivic.
To confirm visiting hours, the visitor application process, or current eligibility at Farmville Detention Center (ICE) - CoreCivic, call 434-395-8114.
Visitation Information - Farmville Detention Center
Facility Address
Farmville Detention Center 508 Waterworks Road Farmville, VA 23901
Facility Contacts
ICE Supervisory Deportation Officer: 804-330-8250 Virtual attorney visit email (exigent): FRMVAV@corecivic.com
Visiting Hours
Visit days are scheduled by detainee classification level. All non-contact visitation runs 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. on assigned days.
ICE Level High Detainees: Wednesday, Friday, Sunday, 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. ICE Level Medium High: Seven days a week, 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. ICE Level Low and Medium Low: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday, 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. ICE Restricted Housing Unit: By appointment only, with 24 hours' advance notice and Director approval.
Friend and family visits are non-contact and must be scheduled in advance through the CoreCivic website. For a contact visit, you must contact the facility first for approval.
The minimum visit length is one hour. Special requests for visits outside the 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. window may be accommodated case-by-case with at least 24 hours' notice. The Director can restrict visits to manage volume, space, staff, or security needs.
You cannot enter the facility parking lot before 8:30 a.m. Visitor processing begins at 8:45 a.m. The last visitor is processed at 8:15 p.m.
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
Friend and family visits may be contact or non-contact, depending on classification and approval.
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 seven days a week, 9 a.m. to 9 p.m., including holidays.
For appointments on or after December 15, 2025, legal visits can be scheduled in advance through ERO eFile on a first-come basis, in 60-minute blocks. Each detainee is limited to one appointment per day; additional appointments will be canceled. A maximum of two visitors per appointment.
Non-contact visit days follow the detainee's classification: Low and Medium-Low detainees: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday High-level detainees: Wednesday, Friday, Sunday
If a contact visit is required, note that in the Special Needs section of the appointment.
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
Starting December 15, 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, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. (4 hours on holidays), and Saturday and Sunday, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Appointments are scheduled 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 appointment with the same detainee in a single day unless an extended 2-hour appointment was requested and approved.
Zoom is the only supported platform. 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 Zoom meeting link, 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. For exigent circumstances, contact FRMVAV@corecivic.com.
Consular Visits
Consular officials can meet with their nationals at any time. Call the ICE Supervisory Deportation Officer at 804-330-8250 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.