Visiting someone held at Midwest Regional Reception Center (ICE) - CoreCivic in Leavenworth, Kansas 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 Midwest Regional Reception Center (ICE) - CoreCivic directly at 913-727-3246 to confirm what applies right now.
Most detention facilities require visitors to be approved in advance. The inmate at Midwest Regional Reception Center (ICE) - CoreCivic 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 913-727-3246 for the visitor application process and expected approval timeline.
Visiting schedules at Midwest Regional Reception Center (ICE) - CoreCivic 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 913-727-3246 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 Midwest Regional Reception Center (ICE) - CoreCivic 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 913-727-3246 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 913-727-3246 to confirm what's available at Midwest Regional Reception Center (ICE) - CoreCivic.
To confirm visiting hours, the visitor application process, or current eligibility at Midwest Regional Reception Center (ICE) - CoreCivic, call 913-727-3246.
Visitation Information - Midwest Regional Reception Center
Facility Contacts
ICE Supervisory Deportation Officer: 872-351-3990 Visit and legal scheduling: 913-727-3246 Virtual attorney visit email: midwestattorneyvisits@corecivic.com Legal fax: 615-565-9950
Visiting Hours
Seven days a week, 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Call 913-727-3246 to schedule a visit.
Who Can Visit
Adult visitors (18 or older) can visit unaccompanied. Anyone under 18 must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian. You will need to bring proof of the relationship: a birth certificate or a court order showing guardianship.
All visitors must show a government-issued photo ID.
Visiting Rules
All friend and family visits are non-contact.
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.
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 seven days a week, 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Call 913-727-3246 to schedule.
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 and Legal Calls
Attorneys can request Virtual Attorney Visitation (VAV) meetings or confidential legal phone calls by emailing midwestattorneyvisits@corecivic.com or calling 913-727-3246. The court officers will reply with a confirmed date and time.
Appointments must be requested at least 24 hours in advance. Sessions run 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. in 30 to 60-minute blocks. There is no cap on how many appointments an attorney can request, but no attorney can have more than one 60-minute meeting with the same detainee in a single day.
The email request must include: the attorney's full name and contact info, the detainee's name and A-number, several proposed dates and times, a scan of the attorney's government ID, proof of legal status (bar card, attorney license, paralegal license, or similar), and a scan of 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.
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.
Recording any virtual or in-person visit, by audio or video, is prohibited. Violations can result in suspension or permanent loss of VAV privileges.
Legal Mail by Fax
Attorneys can fax legal correspondence to 615-565-9950.
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.
Consular Visits
Consular officials can meet with their nationals at any time. Call the ICE Supervisory Deportation Officer at 872-351-3990 to make arrangements when possible, and bring credentials.
Clergy Visits
Clergy can visit at any time but must arrange the visit ahead of time through the Chaplain's Office.