Visiting someone held at Nevada Southern Detention Center (ICE) - CoreCivic in Pahrump, Nevada 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 Nevada Southern Detention Center (ICE) - CoreCivic directly at 775-751-4500 to confirm what applies right now.
Most detention facilities require visitors to be approved in advance. The inmate at Nevada Southern Detention 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 775-751-4500 for the visitor application process and expected approval timeline.
Visiting schedules at Nevada Southern Detention 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 775-751-4500 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 Nevada Southern Detention 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 775-751-4500 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 775-751-4500 to confirm what's available at Nevada Southern Detention Center (ICE) - CoreCivic.
To confirm visiting hours, the visitor application process, or current eligibility at Nevada Southern Detention Center (ICE) - CoreCivic, call 775-751-4500.
Visitation Information - Nevada Southern Detention Center
Facility Contacts
ICE Supervisory Deportation Officer: 702-388-6253 Main office for legal calls: 775-751-4500 Virtual attorney visit and legal mail email: NSDCAttorneySchedule@corecivic.com Legal fax: 775-751-8763
Visiting Hours
Thursday and Friday: 3 p.m. to 8 p.m. Saturday and Sunday: 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Each detainee gets one hour of visitation, one time per week. The Chief of Security can authorize more time for family members traveling significant distances, depending on visitor numbers and staff availability. A maximum of two adults and two children per visit. These rules are interpreted flexibly and exceptions can apply.
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.
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 daily, 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.
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
Confidential legal calls can be scheduled by calling the main office at 775-751-4500.
For Virtual Attorney Visits (VAV), email NSDCAttorneySchedule@corecivic.com. Nevada Southern staff 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 VAV 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 Email or Fax
Attorneys can send legal correspondence to NSDCattorneyschedule@corecivic.com or fax to 775-751-8763.
The cover letter must include the detainee's full name, A-number, sender's return fax number, and total page count.
The legal mail 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 and emails 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.
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 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 facility 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 702-388-6253 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.