Mesa Verde ICE Processing Center

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 (661) 859-1028 menu option 2 between the hours of 8 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. When you call, please have the individual’s biographical information ready, including first, last and hyphenated names, any aliases he or she may use, date of birth and country of birth.

Detainees cannot receive incoming calls. If you need to get in touch with a detainee to leave an urgent message, you must call (661) 859-1028 Ext. 101 and leave the detainee’s full name, alien registration number and your name and telephone number where you can be reached. The detainee will be given your message.

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

Friends and Family Visits

Visitation is allowed seven (7) days a week.

Day

Time

Housing Unit A

Monday

5 p.m. – 10 p.m.

Saturday

8 a.m. – 1 p.m.

Housing Unit B

Tuesday

5 p.m. – 10 p.m.

Saturday

1:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m.

Housing Unit C

Thursday

5 p.m. – 10 p.m.

Sunday

8 a.m. – 1 p.m.

Housing Unit D

Friday

5 p.m. – 10 p.m.

Sunday

1:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m.

Special Management Unit

Wednesday

5 p.m. – 10 p.m.

Saturday

7 a.m. – 8 a.m.

To ensure adequate time to process visitors through security, all visitors may arrive at any time but are advised to check in no later than thirty (30) minutes prior to the close of visitation. Visitation closes at 9:30 p.m. on weekdays and 10:30 p.m. on weekends. Extended time past the close of visitation is not permitted regardless of the time visitors arrive. Visits will be allowed for one (1) hour: however, a detainee may request extra time via detainee request.

Adult visitors must present a valid, verifiable government-issued identification card to enter the facility.

Visits shall not exceed 60 minutes.

No more than two (2) visitors per visit.

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.

Facility Dress Code

Shorts and pants shall cover customarily covered areas of the anatomy, including the buttocks and crotch area, when standing and/or sitting. Shorts will be no higher than mid-thigh when seated. Short-shorts, jogging shorts, cut-offs, and other obviously inappropriate short garments are prohibited.

Undergarments will remain covered at all times.

Skirts and dresses shall extend to mid-thigh, while seated.

Slits in skirts and dresses shall rise no higher than mid-thigh, while seated.

Sheer (see-through), leggings, overly tight (i.e. spandex), or transparent clothing is prohibited.

The top of clothing shall be no lower than the underarm in front and back. Bare midriffs, strapless tops, low cut tube tops, and swimsuits are prohibited.

Shirts shall be worn at all times. Muscle shirts and sleeveless shirts are prohibited.

Shoes shall be worn at all times.

Gang “colors” and other gang displays are prohibited.

Hats, beanie’s and hoods from a jacket or sweater may not be worn in visiting or court. Special consideration is given to religious head dressings (i.e. Kippah, Yarmulke, Taqiyah, Turban, Rasta cap, veiling, or hijab). However, visitors may be asked to remove their head dressing for visual inspection for contraband. This inspection, if requested by the visitor, will be conducted by a member of the same sex as the visitor and conducted in a reasonably private location

Attorney Visits

Legal representatives are authorized to visit their detained clients during the following hours:

In-Person Visitation

Monday through Friday

8 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.

For visits starting November 1, 2025, legal visitation can be scheduled in advance through ERO eFile on a first come first serve basis. When scheduling a legal visit, you will be prompted to indicate whether an in-person, remote-video, or remote-phone appointment is desired. Appointments are scheduled in increments of 60-minutes. Walk-in visits are still permitted, however scheduled legal visits will be prioritized. Note: If you do not already have clearance from ICE ERO to enter the facility, please make sure to fill out the Building Access Form and submit to mvipcattorney@geogroup.com.

Additional after-hours legal visitation is available

Monday through Friday

3:30 p.m. to 8 p.m.

Saturdays and Sundays

10 a.m. - 2 p.m.

Please schedule the after-hours legal visitation in advance by contacting the facility at: mvipcattorney@geogroup.com or (661) 859-1028.

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 | Virtual Attorney Visitation

Legal representatives must request virtual attorney visitation sessions via video-teleconference or confidential legal phone calls with their clients or prospective clients through ERO eFile for all scheduled appointments starting November 1, 2025. All scheduled appointments through ERO eFile will receive confirmation notifications through ERO eFile.

Please see the flyer for details.

Scheduled VAV meetings or confidential legal phone calls are subject to availability during the following times:

8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

Monday through Friday

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 must provide their Zoom or Webex meeting ID and the passcode in the Virtual Meeting Information section or the phone number if it is a legal call only for the appointment in ERO eFile. (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 eFile 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.

A legal representative’s failure to abide by the Virtual Attorney Visitation guidelines may result in the immediate cancellation or termination of a VAV 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 first-served basis. If scheduled appointments are no longer required, please cancel or reschedule the appointment in advance. Appointments are scheduled in 60-minute intervals.

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 unless otherwise pre-approved by the facility. 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 virtual attorney visitation sessions 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 there is no available time slot or if you have an exigent circumstance, you may contact mvipcattorney@geogroup.com or the Mesa Verde facility line at (661) 859-1028.

Electronic Exchange of Legal Documentation

When timely communication through the mail is not possible, the facility administrator may, in his or her discretion, allow for a reasonable amount of communication between the legal representative and their detained alien client.

For faxes sent by legal representatives to aliens:

The following fax number may be used to receive and transmit legal paperwork: (661) 852-0128.

Legal representatives transmitting documents must include a cover sheet containing the name of sender, the name of the Law Office, the address, the name and identification number of the detained alien, the sender’s return fax number, the number of pages and the date.

Incoming faxes will be placed in a sealed envelope with the alien's name and A# written on the outside. The documents will be inspected for contraband but not read. The legal mail will be delivered to the alien. All facsimile legal electronic communication requests will be processed during normal business hours Monday through Friday excluding holidays. The transmission verification report which indicates that the fax was successfully sent will be maintained and filed by staff and a copy provided to the alien.

For faxes sent by detainees to legal representatives:

An alien can submit an electronic request to the library technician to request fax services.

The library technician will assist the alien with fax services.

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 for this facility can be reached at (661) 328-4500.

Clergy Visits

Clergy may visit detainees at any time, but must make prior arrangements with the Chaplain’s Office at (661) 859-1028.

Visiting Restrictions

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. 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.

Letters sent to detainees must include the last four digits of the detainee’s A-number (File Number), plus 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.

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.

Cash in possession of a detainee, at the time of his arrival to the facility, will be deposited/receipted to his trust account. Visitors may also deposit cash, only, at the facility, Monday through Friday – excluding holidays. Money can also be placed on the detainee's account by calling JailATM at 1-877-810-0914 or via website www.JPay.com.

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 in the mail. To deposit money to a detainee’s trust account via mail, send money orders and cashier’s or state/federal checks with the detainee's full name and A-number to

Mesa Verde ICE Processing Center

425 Golden State Avenue

Bakersfield, CA 93301

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 facility mail clerk at:

(661) 859-1028

Mesa Verde ICE Processing Center

425 Golden State Avenue

Bakersfield, CA 93301

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 Supervisory Deportation Officer. Please be advised that for security reasons, no electronic devices (cell phones, electric razors, laptop computers, radios, etc.) will be accepted.

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 in 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 who can be contacted at (661) 328-4500, menu option 2. Before sending packages to detainees,

Contact the Property Officer

GEO – Mesa Verde Detention Facility

425 Golden State Avenue

Bakersfield, CA 93301

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 Supervisory Deportation Officer, who can be contacted at (661) 328-4500, menu option 2. Please be advised that for security reasons, no electronic devices (cell phones, electric razors, laptop computers, radios, etc.) will be accepted.