Immigration and Customs Enforcement

VISITATION

• CCA/NGDC provides an opportunity for you to have one (1) visit per week (Saturday-Sunday-Holidays) for up to one (1) hour of non-contact visitation with family and friends according to the schedule. If there are more visitors than can be accommodated in the visiting room, it may be necessary to limit visits to lesser periods of time. Visiting periods can also be shortened due to security risks, count, or other unanticipated events.
• For approval for visits on days that are not scheduled for your Unit or for extended visits due to long distance travel or other extenuating circumstances, submit a Request for Information form to the Chief of Security.
• Money orders, cashier's checks and/or cash will not be accepted during visitation hours.
• If visitor(s) bring children (seventeen (17) years of age or under) the children are expected to remain under the direct supervision of the adult visitor(s) so they will not disturb others who have visitor(s). Only two (2) adults and two (2) minor children (ages seventeen (17) and under) will be allowed to visit at a time, as space is limited.
• You should discourage visitors from bringing large quantities of hand carried items. The visitor(s) may be required to leave certain items in a locker or in their vehicle. All visitors and item(s) are subject to search.
• You will need to notify visitors of these hours and procedures and that they must bring a government issued picture I.D. (for ages eighteen (18) and up) in order to be allowed to visit.
• Visitors must be in appropriate and socially acceptable attire. The following clothing is PROHIBITED: SHORTS, ABOVE MID-THIGH MINI-SKIRT, SHORT DRESSES, TANK TOPS, SLEEVELESS SHIRTS, OFFENSIVE LOGOS, CAPS AND HATS, GANG RELATED CLOTHING, AND ANY SEE-THROUGH CLOTHING.
• Visitors should only enter the facility with a Picture ID and no other property. Items such as purses, Cell phones, money and wallets should be left secured in a vehicle.
• Visitors with babies can only have one diaper and one bottle (No baby bags).
• Visitors may be searched upon entry into the facility.
• Visits between family members detained on this facility may be approved through request to the Chief of Security and after proof of relationship has been obtained.
• The visiting hours will be posted in your living area on the housing units bulletin board.
• Visitors can receive directions to the facility by calling (770) 533-7500

ATTORNEY VISITS

• General attorney visitation hours are Monday – Friday 8:00am – 4:00 pm and Saturday and Sunday up to 7:30 pm.. On the day you go to court, your attorney will be allowed to visit with you from 6:00am – 8:00am. After hours or unscheduled attorney visits will be granted as long as the timing does not impact the facilities safety and security.
• Legal representatives or paralegals may visit detainees between the hours established by the OIC, seven (7) days a week. If necessary, you will be given the option to meet with your legal representative during meal hours and you will be provided with a menu tray or a sack meal.
• You are allowed to receive legal documents only from your attorney once they are approved by appropriate supervisory personnel.
• If you have made an appointment to meet with an attorney, legal representative or paralegal from an organization, legal firm or other association or company, it is your responsibility to cancel the appointment if you do not intend to keep the appointment. Appointment cancellations will not be accomplished on your behalf by, or through an officer or another individual.
• A list of pro bono (free) legal organizations will be posted on all detainee housing area bulletin boards, law libraries and in other facility designated appropriate areas. If you wish to see a representative or paralegal from that organization, it is your responsibility to contact them for an appointment. You may contact them by mail or phone to request their assistance.
• If you have questions concerning the status of your case submit a Request for Information Form to the Judge or ICE and place it in the ICE mailbox.
• The Immigration Judges hold court in this facility between the hours of 8:30am – 3:30pm Monday – Friday. You will be notified by a Bailiff before going to court.
• Detainees who are on the court docket, will be allowed to shower and/or shave early in the morning (on the day of court) before appearing in Court.
• Attorneys can receive directions to the facility by calling (770) 533-7500

ATLANTA: I-75 North to I-85 North toward Greenville. Merge onto I-985 North toward Gainesville.