Desert View Annex

From the official ICE page, checked 2026-10-21. Rules change; confirm with the facility.

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From the official ICE page, checked 2026-10-21. Rules change; confirm with the facility.

Contact Visitation

The facility contact visitation will be subject to change without notice. Detainees may receive visitors that have a government issued identification. Visitors under the age of 18 must be accompanied by an adult.

Detainees are permitted a maximum of three (3) visitors, 3 times per week. There is a one-hour (1) time limit for all visits.

All regular visitation and dress code rules apply.

Friends and Family Visits

AreaMondayTuesdayWednesdayThursdayFridaySaturdaySunday

Unit ANone12:30 p.m. – 5:30 p.m.NoneNone12:30 p.m. – 5:30 p.m.None8 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.

Unit B12:30 p.m. – 5:30 p.m.NoneNone12:30 p.m. – 5:30 p.m.None8 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.None

SMU

(Segregation)NoneNone8 a.m. – 1 p.m.NoneNoneNoneNone

To ensure adequate time to process visitors through security, all visitors must arrive 15 minutes prior to the scheduled visit time.

Visitors must arrive no later than 6:30 p.m. to be guaranteed a visit.

All visitors must have a U.S., State or Federal, issued identification document, or foreign passport with a valid U.S. visa to be admitted.

Only 3 visitors will be allowed in at one time unless prior approval by the Facility Administrator (exception, a baby in adult arms will not be counted as a visitor).

Minors who are visiting the facility must be accompanied by an adult guardian (18 years or older). Minors must not be left unaccompanied in the waiting room, visiting room or any other area.

Visits are limited to (1) one hour in length unless prior approval has been granted by the Facility Administrator.

Aliens may receive only (1) one visit per day.

Attorney Visits

Legal representatives of detainees are authorized to visit their clients 24 hours a day, in person.

Virtual legal visitation can now be scheduled in advance through ERO eFile during the hours of: 8 a.m. to 8 p.m., Monday through Sunday (and holidays) (appointments are not available from 10-11:30 a.m. and 5-6 p.m.)

A list of pro bono (free) legal organizations will be posted in all detainee housing units and other appropriate areas. This list shall be updated quarterly. If a detainee wishes to see a representative or paralegal from that organization, it is the detainee’s responsibility to contact them for an appointment.

Video Teleconferencing

Legal representatives must request video teleconference (VTC) meetings or confidential legal phone calls with their clients or prospective clients through ERO eFile for all scheduled appointments. All scheduled appointments through ERO eFile will receive confirmation notifications through ERO eFile.

Please see the flyer for details.

Appointments are subject to availability during the following times:

8 a.m. to 8 p.m., Monday through Sunday (and holidays)

Appointments are not available from 10-11:30 a.m. and 5-6 p.m.

All appointments through ERO eFile will include the:

Legal representative’s full name

Legal representative’s contact information, including phone number(s) and email address

Detainee’s name

Detainee’s alien number (otherwise a search may be done utilizing the detainee’s name, date of birth, and country of birth)

In some situations, a legal representative may also be required to confirm the detention facility location of the detainee

Legal representatives should notate meeting platform (Microsoft Teams/Webex/Zoom/Google Meet), the meeting link, meeting ID and the passcode in the Virtual Meeting Information section for the appointment in ERO eFile. If you are requesting a phone call only, please notate accordingly and provide the phone number the facility should call. (This is required before being able to select an available appointment time.)

Appointments will require the following attachments uploaded in ERO eFile (otherwise appointments may be subject to cancellation):

A scan of the legal representative’s government issued identification

A scan of the legal representative’s identification or documentation reflecting their status as an active legal representative, such as a state bar card, attorney license, paralegal license, or similar legal status

A copy of the attorney’s ERO eFiled G-28 (unless this is a pre-representational visit)

If a legal assistant is the only legal representative to join the call, the email should also attach a letter of authorization on the firm’s/organization’s letterhead and a scan of the assistant’s identification

If a legal representative is making a request consistent with PBNDS 2011 Section 5.7 (V.N.1) and Section 4.3 (V.FF), the legal representative must upload the written request in the Attorney Authorization Letter field and the Professional Licensure/Curriculum Vitae to the Medical/Mental Health Evaluators field.

Legal representative’s failure to abide by the Virtual Attorney Visitation guidelines may result in the immediate cancellation or termination of a VTC session and/or suspension of future requests.

Please note appointments may be scheduled up to 2 weeks in advance, but no later than 24 hours prior to the appointment. Appointments are on a first come basis. If scheduled appointments are no longer required, please cancel or reschedule the appointment in advance. Appointments are scheduled in 60-minute intervals. If the length is greater than 60-minutes, any additional time will be scheduled in 30-minute increments. Such extensions will be discretionary, subject to demand. Legal representatives are not limited on the number of VTC appointments they can request, but no legal representative is permitted more than one 60-minute appointment with an alien in a single day, without approval.

Two 60-minute appointments may be booked back-to-back only if the facility can accommodate it. Otherwise, the facility may have to cancel the second appointment and you will be notified from ERO eFile of the cancellation.

Legal representatives are not limited on the number of virtual legal visit appointments they can request, but no legal representative is permitted more than one 60-minute appointment with a detainee in a single day. Scheduling and applicable rules are subject to change pending demand and availability.

Please note the facility reserves the right to cancel or reschedule appointments in the event of safety/security risk at the facility and also to ensure equal access to legal visitation by other legal representatives and aliens.

The same guidelines for in-person attorney/client visits apply to VTC meetings and legal calls. Only legal representatives, legal assistants, and interpreters are allowed; no family or friends of the clients are permitted. The attorney and/or his/her agents may contact outside interpretation services during the call or session. The sessions are confidential; a visitation officer will be stationed outside of the confidential room to ensure security by standing out of earshot but within eyeshot. The officer will knock 5 minutes before the cut off time.

If you have an exigent circumstance, you may call (760) 561-6208.

Electronic Exchange of Legal Documentation

When timely communication through the mail is not possible, the facility administrator may, in his discretion, allow for a reasonable amount of electronic written communication by means between the detained alien and their designated legal representative.

Faxes/Emails Sent by Legal Representatives to the Attention of Detained Aliens

Legal representatives can send legal correspondence to 196-VAV@thegeogroup.onmicrosoft.com. Legal Representatives should make clear in the subject line that it is legal correspondence/mail and include as an attachment the specific documents/forms that the legal representative wants the facility to deliver to the detained alien. Within the email the legal representative should include the following information and a cover sheet for the attachment that includes the:

Alien full name

A-Number

Sender’s return fax number

Total number of pages sent

Notate the correspondence is “Legal Mail”

The documents will be inspected for contraband, but not read. The legal mail will be delivered to the detainee. All legal electronic communication requests will be processed during normal business hours Monday through Friday 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. excluding holidays.

Consular Visits

Consular officials may meet with their detained nationals at any time. It is requested that prior arrangements be made with the ICE Supervisory Deportation Officer to the extent possible, and that consular officials bring appropriate credentials when they come to the facility. The ICE Supervisory Deportation Officer in charge of the facility can be reached at (760) 561-6100.

Clergy Visits

Clergy may visit aliens at any time, but must make prior arrangements with the Chaplain's Office at (760) 561-6100.

Visiting Restrictions

All family or other social visits are contact (excluding security concerns or disciplinary status).

No firearms or weapons of any kind are permitted in the facility.

If visitors are or appear to be intoxicated, visitation will not be allowed.

All visitors are subject to search while in the facility.

Visitors are not allowed to pass or attempt to pass any items to aliens.

Visitors are not allowed to carry any items into the visitation area.

Search Procedures (prior to or during all visitations)

All individuals requesting admittance to the facility, or the visitation area are subject to a pat-down search of their person, an inspection of their belongings, and a metal scan search. Individuals refusing to cooperate with a reasonable search will not be admitted. No firearms or weapons of any kind are permitted. No electronic devices (cell phones, pagers, radios, etc.) are permitted in the secure areas of this facility.

Sending Item to Detainees

Sending Item to Detainees

Letters sent to detainees must include the last four (4) numbers of detainee's immigration file number, the housing unit/dorm/bunk number, and the sender's name and address. To enhance the safety of the facility, all incoming mail is subject to screening for contraband. The mail is not read upon opening, only inspected by the delivering officer. Detainees may send mail from the facility. Detainees may seal their outgoing letters and place them in the provided receptacle. All incoming mail will be delivered to the detainee, and outgoing mail will be routed to the proper postal office within 24 hours of receipt by facility staff. A mail pick-up and delivery schedule is posted in all housing units. The mail clerk will distribute mail to the housing units Monday-Friday (excluding weekends and holidays).

Letters should be addressed as follows:

Detainee Name

Detainee immigration file number (last 4 digits only – 1234), Housing Unit/Dorm/Bunk Number

10450 Rancho Road

Adelanto, CA 92301

Detainees may purchase stamps for use. Generally, there is no limit to the amount of correspondence detainees may send at their own expense. Detainees who have no means of financial support and no funds in their facility account will be provided postage allowance at government expense.

When detainees depart the facility or are transferred to another facility, only their legal mail will be forwarded to them. General correspondence will be endorsed "Return to Sender" and returned to the post office.

If detainees receive funds in the mail, they will be taken to the processing area for the money to be placed into their account. The processing officer will provide a receipt for all funds received. Detainees are cautioned not to have cash sent to them through the mail.

A detainee may receive items that are determined to be of necessity for the sole purpose of travel or release from agency custody with approval of the ICE Deportation Officer. Before sending packages to detainees, contact the assigned ICE Deportation Officer at the facility at: (760) 561-6100.

Desert View

10400 Rancho Road

Adelanto, CA 92301

Note that detainees being removed from the United States are allowed one small piece of luggage. If a detainee does not have such baggage at the facility, luggage may be sent/delivered after receiving approval from the assigned ICE Deportation Officer. Please be advised that for security reasons, no electronic devices (cell phones, electric razors, laptop computers, radios, etc.) will be accepted.

From the official ICE page, checked 2026-10-21. Rules change; confirm with the facility.

Not published on the official ICE page (opens in new tab).