Visiting someone held at Folkston (ICE) Processing Center - GEO in Folkston, Georgia starts with confirming the current visiting schedule, the visitor approval process, and your status on the approved visitor list. Visitation policies vary widely from one facility to another based on operating authority, security level, and the inmate's current status. Call Folkston (ICE) Processing Center - GEO directly at 912-496-6905 to confirm what applies right now.
Most detention facilities require visitors to be approved in advance. The inmate at Folkston (ICE) Processing Center - GEO typically submits a list of proposed visitors, and each adult on that list completes a visitor application form for a background check. Approval timelines range from a few days to several weeks depending on the facility. Do not travel for a visit until you have received confirmation. Call 912-496-6905 for the visitor application process and expected approval timeline.
Visiting schedules at Folkston (ICE) Processing Center - GEO depend on the facility's operating model. Some facilities offer walk-in visits during posted hours; others require advance scheduling through an online portal or phone reservation. Visiting days may differ by housing unit or classification. Holiday schedules often change without much notice. Call 912-496-6905 a day or two before your planned visit to confirm the slot is still open and the inmate is eligible for visits.
Bring a valid government-issued photo ID: driver's license, state ID, military ID, or passport. Most facilities require it to be unexpired and match the name on your approved application. Dress codes at Folkston (ICE) Processing Center - GEO are enforced at entry: no revealing attire, no clothing that resembles inmate or staff uniforms, no hats, and in many facilities no underwire bras. Leave phones, bags, electronics, keys, and wallets in your vehicle or in lobby lockers.
A visit can be denied for reasons unrelated to your paperwork: the inmate may be in disciplinary status, restricted housing, medical isolation, or holdover during a transfer. Facility-wide lockdowns also suspend visits without notice. If the inmate has recently arrived, been moved, or had any change in status, call 912-496-6905 before traveling. A phone call the morning of the visit can save a wasted trip.
Many detention facilities now offer video visitation through providers such as Securus, GTL/ViaPath, HomeWAV, or Smart Communications, either alongside or in place of in-person visits. Video visits typically require setting up a paid account, scheduling in advance, and connecting from a smartphone, tablet, or computer. For information on inmate phone discount plans and money transfer services, see InmateAid's inmate services and call 912-496-6905 to confirm what's available at Folkston (ICE) Processing Center - GEO.
To confirm visiting hours, the visitor application process, or current eligibility at Folkston (ICE) Processing Center - GEO, call 912-496-6905.
Facility Contacts
ICE Supervisory Deportation Officer: 912-496-6905 Chaplain's Office: 912-496-6905 Court office for legal scheduling: 912-496-6771 Virtual attorney visit email: GA231Court@geogroup.com Legal fax: 912-496-6299
Visiting Hours
Friend and family visits run Saturday, Sunday, and federal holidays. Times are split by detainee classification.
Saturday and Sunday:
Medium High to High classification: Saturday: 11:15 a.m. to 2:15 p.m. Sunday: 8 a.m. to 11 a.m.
Low to Medium Low classification: Saturday: 8 a.m. to 11 a.m. Sunday: 11:15 a.m. to 2:15 p.m.
Restricted Housing Unit: Low to Medium: 2:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. Medium High to High: 3:45 p.m. to 4:45 p.m.
Federal holidays: Medium High to High: 11:15 a.m. to 2:15 p.m. Low to Medium Low: 8 a.m. to 11 a.m. Restricted Housing Unit: 2:30 p.m. to 4 p.m.
Visits run a minimum of one hour. Plan to arrive 15 minutes before your scheduled visit so you can clear security.
Who Can Visit
Adult visitors must show a valid, verifiable government-issued photo ID. Minors must be accompanied by an adult guardian who is 18 or older. Children cannot be left alone in the waiting room, visiting room, or any other area.
Dress Code
Female visitors age 12 and older: No shorts. Skirts and dresses must extend to the knee while seated; slits cannot rise higher than the knee while seated. No sheer or see-through clothing. Tops cannot be cut lower than the underarm in the front or back. No bare midriffs, strapless tops, tube tops, or swimsuits. No tight clothing. No spandex or stretch pants. No pants with holes. Shoes required at all times; no open-toe shoes. No hats, caps, or hoodies. No gang colors or gang displays. No purses, bags, or wallets (cash and debit cards must be in a clear bag).
Male visitors age 12 and older: No shorts. Shirts required at all times. No muscle shirts, bare midriff shirts, or sleeveless shirts. Shoes required at all times; no open-toe shoes. No hats, caps, or hoodies. No gang colors or gang displays. No purses, bags, or wallets (cash and debit cards must be in a clear bag).
Visiting Rules
No firearms or weapons of any kind. No electronic devices (cell phones, pagers, radios) in secure areas. Visitors cannot pass anything to detainees or carry items into the visitation area, with the exception of necessary infant care items.
You can bring up to $20 in $1 bills or coins. Cash and debit cards must be in a clear bag.
Every visitor is subject to a pat-down, bag inspection, and metal scan. Refusing a search means you will not be admitted. If you appear intoxicated, you will be turned away.
Attorney Visits
In-person attorney visits run daily, 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. for scheduled visits. Walk-ins can be accommodated 6 a.m. to 7 a.m. and 3 p.m. to 11 p.m., based on available space.
Starting November 1, legal visits should be scheduled in advance through ERO eFile on a first-come basis. When scheduling, you will be prompted to choose in-person, remote-video, or remote-phone. Appointments run in 1-hour blocks. Back-to-back appointments are allowed but cannot exceed two hours with the same detainee. Walk-ins are still permitted, but scheduled visits get priority.
Include a copy of a valid government-issued ID for each visitor. Interpreters must also provide interpretation credentials on letterhead.
A list of pro bono legal organizations is posted in every housing unit and updated quarterly. Detainees are responsible for contacting these organizations to schedule appointments.
Virtual Attorney Visits
Starting November 1, attorneys must request video teleconference (VTC) meetings or confidential legal phone calls through ERO eFile. Confirmation comes back through ERO eFile.
Sessions run daily, 7 a.m. to 3 p.m., in 60-minute blocks. Appointments can be booked up to 2 weeks ahead but no later than 24 hours before the slot, on a first-come basis. There is no cap on how many appointments an attorney can request, but no attorney can have more than one 60-minute appointment with the same detainee in a single day.
The ERO eFile request must include: the attorney's full name and contact info, the detainee's name and A-number (or name, date of birth, and country of birth).
For remote-video appointments, note the platform (Zoom, Microsoft Teams, or WebEx), meeting ID, passcode, and meeting link in the Virtual Meeting Information section. All video calls require ID validation with the camera turned on at the start of the call. For phone-only requests, note that and provide the phone number.
For remote-phone appointments, provide the phone number where you can be reached at the scheduled time.
Required attachments: a scan of the attorney's government ID, proof of legal status (bar card, attorney license, paralegal license, or similar), and the eFiled G-28 unless this is a pre-representational visit. If a legal assistant is joining alone, attach a letter of authorization on firm letterhead and a scan of the assistant's ID.
For requests under PBNDS 2011 Section 5.7 (V.N.1) and Section 4.3 (V.FF), upload the written request in the Attorney Authorization Letter field and the Professional Licensure or Curriculum Vitae in the Medical/Mental Health Evaluators field.
Only legal representatives, legal assistants, and interpreters are allowed on these calls. No family, no friends. The attorney can use outside interpretation services during the session. Calls are confidential; an officer stays within sight but out of earshot and will knock 5 minutes before the cutoff.
The facility can cancel or reschedule appointments to manage safety risks or to make sure other attorneys and detainees get fair access. If no slots are available or you have an exigent circumstance, email GA231Court@geogroup.com or call 912-496-6771.
Legal Mail by Fax
Attorneys can fax legal correspondence to 912-496-6299.
The cover letter must include the detainee's full name, A-number, sender's return fax number, and total page count.
The fax is delivered to the detainee in a sealed envelope marked with the detainee's name and A-number. Documents are inspected for contraband but not read. All legal faxes are treated as confidential and logged by the court officer. Processing happens during business hours Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., excluding holidays. The transmission verification is filed by court room staff, and a copy is given to the detainee.
Detainee-Initiated Legal Mail
Detainees can send their own legal documents through the facility tablet by submitting a request to their assigned case manager. The case manager schedules a court room session where the detainee provides the legal representative's name, law firm (if applicable), address, and office phone and fax numbers. The detainee fills out a cover sheet at transmission. The court room officer faxes the documents in the detainee's presence after inspecting them for contraband (without reading), then returns the originals and the fax confirmation to the detainee.
Consular Visits
Consular officials can meet with their nationals at any time. Call the ICE Supervisory Deportation Officer at 912-496-6905 to make arrangements when possible, and bring credentials.
Clergy Visits
Clergy can visit Monday through Friday, 5 p.m. to 11:30 p.m., and Saturday and Sunday, 5 p.m. to 11:30 p.m. All clergy visits must be arranged ahead of time through the Chaplain's Office at 912-496-6905.