Visiting someone held at McCook Detention Center (ICE) in McCook, Nebraska 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 McCook Detention Center (ICE) directly at 308-345-3450 to confirm what applies right now.
Most detention facilities require visitors to be approved in advance. The inmate at McCook Detention Center (ICE) 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 308-345-3450 for the visitor application process and expected approval timeline.
Visiting schedules at McCook Detention Center (ICE) 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 308-345-3450 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 McCook Detention Center (ICE) 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 308-345-3450 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 308-345-3450 to confirm what's available at McCook Detention Center (ICE).
To confirm visiting hours, the visitor application process, or current eligibility at McCook Detention Center (ICE), call 308-345-3450.
Visitation Information - McCook Detention Center
Facility Contacts
ICE Supervisory Deportation Officer: 402-536-4929 Main office for case manager assistance: 308-345-8405, ext. 2, #1 Talton/legal calls support: icesupport@talton.com Detainee video visit setup: gettingout.com
Visiting Hours
Visit days are split alphabetically by the detainee's last name.
Saturday (last names A through M): 8 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. 1 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Sunday (last names N through Z): 8 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. 1 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Holiday visits are allowed on New Year's Day, Thanksgiving Day, and Christmas during the same time periods.
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 7 days a week:
Monday through Friday: 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Weekends and holidays: 11:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Weekend and holiday visits must be scheduled at least 48 hours in advance.
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.
Legal Calls and Virtual Attorney Visits
Set up an account at gettingout.com to schedule legal calls. Attorneys can leave voicemails or messages for clients through the system.
To make sure your phone numbers are not recorded or monitored, complete and submit an Attorney Request Form to register your numbers as confidential in the Talton system. For help, email icesupport@talton.com.
Appointments must be requested at least 24 hours in advance. Sessions run 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. in 30 to 60-minute blocks. Calls outside this window may be approved if necessary. 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.
For additional help, call the main office at 308-345-8405, ext. 2, #1, and ask to speak with a case manager.
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.
Recording any virtual or in-person visit, by audio or video, is prohibited. Violations can result in suspension or permanent loss of virtual attorney visit privileges.
Legal Mail by Email or Fax
Attorneys can contact the facility to get the current email or fax number for legal correspondence. 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 402-536-4929 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.