Northwest State Correctional Facility

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 (802) 524-6771 between the hours of 8 a.m. and 4 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 calls. If you need to get in touch with a detainee to leave an urgent message, you must call (802) 524-6771 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

General population visits are scheduled by the first letter of the detainee’s last name:

A-D: Saturday - 8:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.

E-L: Saturday - 1 p.m. - 3 p.m.

M-R: Sunday - 8:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.

S-Z: Sunday - 1 p.m. - 3 p.m.

Visitors must be requested by the detainee and approved prior to a visit

Visitors unaccompanied must be at least 18 years of age.

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

Proof of the parent/guardian relationship will be required (proof may be a birth certificate or court ordered guardianship).

Visitors will have a government issued photo identification with them.

Each detainee will receive up to one (2) one-hour block of visitation time per week.

Attorney Visits

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

Monday through Friday

8 a.m. – 4 p.m.

Visits outside of these days or hours must be pre-approved. While attorneys may arrive unannounced, it is recommended they reserve time, as space is limited. To schedule a space or schedule a time/day after normal hours please e-mail: Brad.Dunsmore@vermont.gov and/or Christopher.Lapan@vermont.gov.

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

Legal calls can be made at any time between 7 a.m. and 9 p.m., 7 days a week, by calling (802) 527-4362. Attorneys must have an approved Vermont DOC PIN number. These can be obtained by emailing Monique.Sullivan@vermont.gov.

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 (781) 359-7500.

Clergy Visits

Clergy may visit detainees at any time but must make prior arrangements with the volunteer coordinator at (802) 527-4346.

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 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.), tobacco products, or money are permitted in the secure areas of this facility.

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

The facility does not accept packages from family or friends. Items must be pre-approved and come directly from an approved vendor. This should be arranged through the detainee.

Mail should be addressed in the following manner:

Detainee Name (last 4 of A#)

Address

City, State Zip

Letters sent to detainees must have the detainee’s complete first and last name, plus the sender’s name and address. The use of nicknames or incomplete return addresses will result in the mail being rejected. 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.

Detainees are provided 7 free stamps per week for use. While there is no limit to the amount of correspondence detainees may send, it will be at their own expense after the 7 free stamps are used.

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 ICS Corrections at (866) 345-1884, or online.

If detainees receive funds in the mail, it will be returned to sender. Detainees are cautioned not to have cash sent to them in the mail.