Visiting someone held at Stewart Detention Center (ICE) - CoreCivic in Lumpkin, 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 Stewart Detention Center (ICE) - CoreCivic directly at 229-838-5000 to confirm what applies right now.
Most detention facilities require visitors to be approved in advance. The inmate at Stewart 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 229-838-5000 for the visitor application process and expected approval timeline.
Visiting schedules at Stewart 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 229-838-5000 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 Stewart 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 229-838-5000 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 229-838-5000 to confirm what's available at Stewart Detention Center (ICE) - CoreCivic .
To confirm visiting hours, the visitor application process, or current eligibility at Stewart Detention Center (ICE) - CoreCivic , call 229-838-5000.
Facility Contacts
ICE Supervisory Deportation Officer: 229-838-1100 Facility receptionist for exigent legal scheduling: 229-838-5000 Virtual attorney visit email: StewartVTC@corecivic.com
Visiting Hours
Monday through Thursday: 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. No visitors processed after 2:30 p.m. Friday through Sunday: 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. No visitors processed after 6:30 p.m.
Visitation is available on all designated federal holidays.
Each detainee gets one visit per week (Sunday through Saturday) of up to one hour of non-contact visitation. If the visiting room is full, visit times may be shortened. Visits can also be cut short for security reasons, headcount, or unexpected events.
Who Can Visit
Visitors should only enter the facility with photo ID and no other property. Leave purses, cell phones, money, and wallets secured in your vehicle.
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:
Monday through Friday: 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday and Sunday: 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.
For visits on or after October 20, legal visitation should be scheduled in advance through ERO eFile on a first-come basis, in 2-hour blocks. Back-to-back appointments are allowed but cannot exceed four hours. Walk-in visits are still permitted, but scheduled visits get priority and depend on space availability.
Include a copy of a valid government-issued ID for each visitor. The visitation room capacity is up to 4 people, including the client. 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
For appointments on or after October 20, attorneys must request video teleconference (VTC) meetings or confidential legal phone calls through ERO eFile. Confirmation comes back through ERO eFile.
VTC sessions run Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 4 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 unless an Extended-Time 2-hour appointment was scheduled and approved.
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), and the video 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 on at the start of the call. For phone-only calls, note that and provide the phone number. This is required before you can select a time slot.
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, contact StewartVTC@corecivic.com or call the facility receptionist at 229-838-5000.
Consular Visits
Consular officials can meet with their nationals at any time. Call the ICE Supervisory Deportation Officer at 229-838-1100 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.