North Lake 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 (231) 876-4900 between the hours of 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. 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 and country of birth.

Detainees cannot receive incoming telephone calls. Messages for detainees will be taken by detention staff unless it is a verifiable emergency. The facility has kiosks accessible to detainees, as well as depositing funds online at the AccessCorrections website.

This facility has tablets. You can access information on how to send a non-confidential message at GlobalTel’s website.

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

Friends and Family Visits

Offender/Detainee ClassificationThursdayFridaySaturdaySundayMonday

Visitation Schedule: Week 1

Female Low - Medium Low | B Unit12 p.m. - 3:15 p.m.

Female Medium High - High | B Unit3:45 p.m. – 7 p.m.

Male Low - Medium Low | C Unit 8 a.m. - 3 p.m.

Male Low - Medium Low | D Unit 8 a.m. - 3 p.m.

Male Low - Medium Low | E & A (AE) Units 8 a.m. - 3 p.m.

Male Medium High - High | A Unit 12 p.m. - 7 p.m.

Visitation Schedule: Week 2

Female Medium High - High | B Unit 12 p.m. – 3:15 p.m.

Female Low - Medium Low | B Unit 3:45 p.m. – 7 p.m.

Male Low - Medium Low | C Unit 8 a.m. - 3 p.m.

Male Low - Medium Low | D Unit 8 a.m. - 3 p.m.

Male Low - Medium Low | E & A (AE) Units12 p.m. - 7 p.m.

Male Medium High - High | A Unit 8 a.m. - 3 p.m.

Visitation Schedule: Week 3

Female Low - Medium Low | B Unit 8 a.m. - 11:15 a.m.

Female Medium High - High | B Unit 11:45 a.m. - 3 p.m.

Male Low - Medium Low | C Unit 8 a.m. - 3 p.m.

Male Low - Medium Low | D Unit12 p.m. - 7 p.m.

Male Low - Medium Low | E & A (AE) Units 12 p.m. - 7 p.m.

Male Medium High - High | A Unit 8 a.m. - 3 p.m.

Visitation Schedule: Week 4

Female Low - Medium Low | B Unit 8 a.m. - 11:15 a.m.

Female Medium High - High | B Unit 11:45 a.m. - 3 p.m.

Male Low - Medium Low | C Unit12 p.m. - 7 p.m.

Male Low - Medium Low | D Unit 12 p.m. - 7 p.m.

Male Low - Medium Low | E & A (AE) Units 8 a.m. - 3 p.m.

Male Medium High - High | A Unit 8 a.m. - 3 p.m.

Visitation Schedule: Week 5

Female Low - Medium Low | B Unit 8 a.m. - 11:15 a.m.

Female Medium High - High | B Unit 11:45 a.m. - 3 p.m.

Male Low - Medium Low | C Unit 12 p.m. - 7 p.m.

Male Low - Medium Low | D Unit 8 a.m. - 3 p.m.

Male Low - Medium Low | E & A (AE) Units 8 a.m. - 3 p.m.

Male Medium High - High | A Unit12 p.m. - 7 p.m.

Please call (231) 876-4900 to schedule visits with a detainee.

Females and males visit on separate days.

Low / Medium Low and Medium High / High visit at different times/days and based on housing unit.

All detainees in SMU will be non-contact visits.

Visitors unaccompanied must be at least 18 years of age.

Persons under 18 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.

Visitors will have a government issued photo identification with them.

A minimum of 30 minutes based on availability will be allowed. Visitor’s will not be able to exceed 90 minutes of visiting time.

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 (See search procedures).

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

Car Keys will be secured in a locker and not allowed into the visiting room.

Visitors can bring no more than $20.00 of U.S. Currency or a debit card into the visiting room in a clear bag.

Four visitors (combination of adult and children) are allowed to visit at one time.

Visitors are expected to keep minor children under control at all times.

Visitors are not allowed to carry any items into the visitation area with the exception of one diaper, wipes and one bottle for those with infants.

Strollers, baby carriers and diaper bags are not permitted.

In the event that a visitor cannot pass the metal detector or a question arises on clothing, a supervisor will be contacted for verification.

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, recording devices, smart watches, translation devices etc.) are permitted in the secure areas of this facility.

Visitor Dress Code

No Jackets, Camouflage, leggings, pajamas, sweat suits/pants or tight-fitting clothing

No gum, food or mints.

No clothing with holes or tears.

No electronic devices (cell phones, pagers, radios, recording devices, smart watches, translation devices etc.)

No vulgar, distasteful clothing will be allowed.

Female Visitors Age 12 and OlderNo shorts will be allowed.

Skirts and dresses shall extend to knee, seated.

Slits in skirts and dresses shall rise no higher than knee, seated.

Sheer (see-through) clothing is prohibited.

The top of clothing shall be no lower than the underarm in the front and back. Bare midriffs and strapless tops, tube tops, and swimsuits are prohibited. Tight fitting clothing is prohibited to include leggings.

Shoes shall be worn at all times. Open toed are prohibited.

Recognized gang "colors" and other gang displays are prohibited.

Hats, caps, or hoodies are not permitted.

Purses, bags, or wallets are not permitted (cash and/or debit cards must be in a clear bag).

Male Visitors Age 12 and OlderNo shorts will be allowed.

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

Shoes shall be worn at all times.

Gang "colors" and other gang displays are prohibited.

Hats, caps, or hoodies are not permitted.

Purses, bags, or wallets are not permitted (cash and/or debit cards must be in a clear bag). Strollers and diaper bags are also not permitted.

Attorney Visits

Legal representatives of detainees are authorized to visit their clients 7 days a week, including holidays between the hours of 8 a.m. – 11 p.m. Legal calls can be scheduled by contacting the main office at (231) 876-4900. Accommodations will be made for any available time slots.

Please email 135attorneyvisits@geogroup.com to schedule visits with a detainee.

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

For appointments occurring on or after August 31, 2026, legal representatives must request video teleconference (VTC) meetings and 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 4 p.m. Monday through Friday

8 a.m. to 12 p.m. Saturday, Sunday and holidays

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 their Zoom meeting ID, passcode, and link 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 and , 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 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 first-serve basis. If scheduled appointments are no longer required, please cancel or reschedule the appointment in advance. Appointments are scheduled for one hour. However, you may select a consecutive appointment when scheduling for a two-hour appointment. Contact the facility if a longer appointment time slot is needed.

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.

In some instances, the ERO eFile DFAS system will direct you to contact the facility for scheduling a legal visit. Please use the contact information below.

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 there is no available time slot or if you have an exigent circumstance you may contact (231) 876-4900 or 135attorneyvisits@geogroup.com.

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 135attorneyvisits@geogroup.com or via fax at (231) 876-4301.

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. EST, 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 for this facility can be reached at (313) 771-6601.

Clergy Visits

Clergy may visit detainees at any time but must make prior arrangements with the Chaplain’s Office.

Visiting Restrictions

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.

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.

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 placed on the detainee's account by calling 1-866-345-1884, or via the AccessCorrections website.

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. Before sending packages to detainees: contact the Detroit Field Office at (313) 771-6601.

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.