Stewart Detention Center
Has Immigration CourtAddress: 146 CCA Road, Lumpkin, GA 31815
Phone: (229) 838-5400
Operator: CoreCivic (private)
Capacity: ~1,752
Type: Adult male detainees
Distance from Atlanta: ~180 miles (3 hours)
Family Visiting Hours:
Visits: Saturday and Sunday, 8:00 AM - 3:00 PM. Must register in advance. Bring photo ID. No cell phones allowed inside the facility.
Attorney Visits:
Attorney visits: Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM - 9:00 PM. Saturday-Sunday, 8:00 AM - 3:00 PM. Attorney must bring bar card and representation letter.
Irwin County Detention Center
Has Immigration CourtAddress: 132 Cotton Drive, Ocilla, GA 31774
Phone: (229) 468-4121
Operator: LaSalle Corrections (private)
Capacity: ~800
Type: Adult male and female detainees
Distance from Atlanta: ~200 miles (3.5 hours)
Family Visiting Hours:
Visits: Saturdays, 8:30 AM - 3:00 PM. Must register in advance by calling the facility. Bring photo ID.
Attorney Visits:
Attorney visits: Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM. Attorney must bring professional identification.
Folkston ICE Processing Center
Has Immigration CourtAddress: 3026 Hwy 252 East, Folkston, GA 31537
Phone: (912) 496-1100
Operator: GEO Group (private)
Capacity: ~600
Type: Adult male detainees
Distance from Atlanta: ~300 miles (5 hours)
Family Visiting Hours:
Visits: Saturday and Sunday, 8:30 AM - 3:00 PM. Pre-registration required. Photo ID mandatory.
Attorney Visits:
Attorney visits: Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM - 9:00 PM. Weekends, 8:00 AM - 3:00 PM.
Robert A. Deyton Detention Facility
Address: 675 Lakeshore Dr NE, Lovejoy, GA 30250
Phone: (770) 603-7800
Operator: ICE/ERO (federal)
Capacity: ~140
Type: Short-term processing
Distance from Atlanta: ~25 miles (30 min)
Family Visiting Hours:
Short-term processing facility. Visits are limited. Call ahead to confirm availability.
Attorney Visits:
Attorney visits: call ahead to (770) 603-7800 to coordinate.
Rights of Detained Individuals
Right to an Attorney
Every detained person has the right to be represented by an attorney in immigration proceedings, although the government is not required to provide one.
Right to a Bond Hearing
Most detainees have the right to request a bond hearing before an immigration judge. The judge considers whether the person is a danger to the community or a flight risk.
Right to Make Phone Calls
Detainees have the right to make phone calls, including at least one free call to an attorney or consulate within the first hours of detention.
Right to Medical Care
ICE is required to provide adequate medical care to all detainees, including prescription medications, emergency care, and mental health evaluations.
Need an Attorney for a Detained Family Member?
We represent detainees at Stewart, Irwin, Folkston, and Deyton. Immigration bonds, habeas corpus, deportation defense. Emergency action available.
Emergency: (770) 609-9396