FCI Lewisburg

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

If you need information about a detainee that is housed at this facility, you may call (570) 523-1251. When you call, please have the alien’s biographical information ready, including first, last and hyphenated names, any aliases he or she may use, date of birth, country of birth and BOP Register Number.

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

Friends and Family Visits

Fridays from 8 a.m. to 11 a.m.

Federal Holidays from 8 a.m. to 11 a.m.

The most up-to-date visiting protocol and visiting hours can be located on the facility website.

Attorney Visits

In-person attorney visits can be scheduled through the Unit Team by calling (570) 523-1251. Visits may be scheduled Monday – Friday, 8 a.m. – 3 p.m. based on availability.

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.

Legal Calls or Video Teleconferencing

Book your legal video visit online

Please book a time under the J-Block time slots with the detainee's name and reg number as the Booking Title. In the Notes section, please include your name and bar number for verification purposes. Once we verify the information, we will schedule the video meeting and forward the link to the email address that was used to book the appointment.

To request legal calls by legal service providers or if there are technical issues with the booking system, contact the facility at (570) 523-1251.

Electronic Exchange of Legal Documents

BOP has specific procedures related to when an individual in custody may receive electronic legal materials from an attorney. You can review the guidance and acceptable formats here.

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. Please contact the Supervisory Deportation Officer at ERO Williamsport at (570) 244-4380.

Clergy Visits

Clergy may visit detainees but must make prior arrangements. The most up-to-date visiting protocol and visiting hours can be located on the facility website.

Visiting Restrictions

You can only visit a detainee at this facility if the detainee has placed you on their visitor list and you have been cleared by BOP.

The BOP has special rules regarding who can visit, the dress code, the duration of visits, general behavior, and physical contact. Please review BOP: How to visit a federal inmate for general visiting information.

All family or other social visits are non-contact.

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 detainees.

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 and ION screenings on a random basis. 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.

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

All mail will be handled in accordance with BOP policy. Detailed information →

Letters sent to detainees must include the last four digits of the detainee's A-number, plus the sender's name and address. To enhance the safety of the facility, all incoming mail is subject to screening for contraband. Detainees are not permitted to seal mail. 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 are posted in all housing units. Detainees may send mail from the facility.

Address for writing to a detainee:

ICE Detainee Name & Register Number

FCI Lewisburg

Federal Correctional Institution

P.O. Box 1000

Lewisburg, PA 17837

Detainees are allowed to purchase stamps for use. Generally, there is no limit to the amount of correspondence detainees may send at their own expense. Indigent detainees (those 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.

Money is not to be given directly to the detainee. Money can be sent to the detainee by following these instructions.

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. Note that detainees being removed from the United States are allowed one small piece of luggage. If a detainee does not have such baggage, such luggage can be sent/delivered after receiving approval from ICE Deportation Officer. Please be advised that for security reasons, no electronic devices (cell phones, electric razors, laptop computers, radios, etc.) will be accepted. To coordinate delivery of luggage, contact ERO Williamsport Sub Office at (570) 244-4380.