Visiting Krome North Service Processing Center

Visits at Krome Are Non-Contact

Unlike some state prisons where approved contact visits are possible, all family and social visits at Krome are non-contact. You and the detainee will be separated by glass or a security partition for the entire visit, and you’ll typically communicate through a phone handset or speaker system built into the visiting station. This is standard practice across ICE detention facilities and is not specific to any single detainee’s case.

Attorney Visitation Hours

Attorneys and legal representatives can visit detainees at Krome on the following schedule:

Monday through Friday: 7:00 AM to 10:00 PM Saturday, Sunday, and holidays: 7:00 AM to 11:00 PM

Attorney visits typically follow different screening and scheduling procedures than family visits, given the legal confidentiality requirements involved. If you are an attorney of record, contact the facility directly to confirm current scheduling and any required advance notice.

General Family and Social Visitation

The specific days and hours for general family and social visits at Krome were not confirmed through a live official source during this research. ICE detention facilities generally schedule social visits on a more limited basis than attorney visits, often on specific days of the week with a registration or scheduling requirement. Call the detainee information line at (305) 207-2001, available 8 AM to 4 PM, to confirm the current visiting schedule, any registration steps, and how many visitors are allowed at one time.

What You’ll Likely Need to Bring

Bring a valid, current government-issued photo ID, such as a driver’s license, state ID, or passport. ICE facilities generally require ID verification for every visitor regardless of relationship to the detainee. Call ahead to confirm accepted ID types and whether additional documentation is required, especially if you’re a first-time visitor.

Registering as a Visitor

Many ICE detention facilities require visitors to register in advance, sometimes providing identifying information ahead of the visit date. Whether Krome requires advance registration for general visits, and what that process looks like, was not confirmed during research. Call (305) 207-2001 to ask about registration requirements before you plan a trip.

Minors and Visiting

Policies on whether and how children can visit a detained family member at Krome were not confirmed during research. If you’re planning to bring a minor, call ahead and ask what documentation, such as a birth certificate or proof of relationship, may be required, along with any age restrictions.

Medical and Accessibility Accommodations

If you or another visitor needs a wheelchair-accessible visiting area or another accommodation, call (305) 207-2001 ahead of your visit so staff can prepare. ICE detention facilities are generally required to provide reasonable accommodations, though the specific process at Krome for requesting one was not confirmed during research.

Security Screening

Expect standard security screening before entering the visiting area, which commonly includes a walk-through metal detector and may include a bag check or pat search depending on current procedures. Leave prohibited items, including weapons and most electronics, in your vehicle.

What’s Not Allowed

While Krome’s complete written visitor policy was not available to confirm in full, ICE detention facilities generally restrict the following during visits:

• Cell phones, cameras, and recording devices in the visiting area
• Passing any items directly to a detainee outside approved channels
• Weapons of any kind
• Loud, threatening, or abusive behavior toward staff or other visitors

Violating these rules can end a visit early or affect future visiting privileges. Confirm the complete current policy by calling (305) 207-2001.

What Happens If a Visit Can’t Happen as Planned

Visits can be affected by facility operational needs, detainee medical appointments, legal proceedings, or a detainee’s transfer to a different facility. If you arrive and the visit cannot happen, ask staff for the reason and how to reschedule. Confirm the detainee is still held at Krome before making a long trip, especially if you haven’t had recent contact.