How do I confirm someone is at Delaney Hall?
Search ice.gov/locator with the A-number and country of birth, or the exact name and country of birth. ICE notes a record can be up to 8 hours old, and some people are entered late, so call (973) 474-2200 between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. with the full and hyphenated names, aliases, date of birth and country of birth. The person cannot take incoming calls. For something urgent, leave their name and A-number with your name and callback number. This Newark entry on the ICE facility list does not show that anyone in particular is here.
What are the real visiting hours?
Two official pages disagree. ICE's page, updated October 6, 2026, lists weekends and holidays 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., Mondays 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m., and Tuesdays through Thursdays 5 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. GEO's undated page lists weekends and holidays 7:30 a.m. to 7 p.m., and Tuesdays and Thursdays 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. ICE's date is recent, but call (973) 474-2200 before driving. Both allow up to 4 visitors at once. Expect street parking or public transit, since ICE lists no facility lot.
What can I bring, and what should I wear?
ICE allows one clear gallon-size bag holding a photo ID, car keys, change, unopened baby formula or food, and diapers or wipes. GEO's page lists the same bag but says no car keys or change, so plan to leave them with someone or ask at the door. Coats, jackets and shoes go through the x-ray. Anyone 12 or older must follow a dress code: shoes stay on, open-toed shoes and sheer or form-fitting clothes are out, and underwire undergarments are not allowed. Phones and other electronics stay out of secure areas.
How do mail, money and property for release work?
Letters need the last four digits of the A-number plus your name and address. Attorneys, not families, may fax legal papers to (561) 999-7716. Deposit money through Access Corrections at 1-866-345-1884 or accesscorrections.com, using the name and A-number, and do not mail cash. Messages go through gettingout.com. Property drop-off is narrow: the person may request property at the facility for release. Once approved, drop-off is Monday, Wednesday and Friday 5 p.m. to 8 p.m., or weekends and holidays 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Only that person's clothing is accepted, with no electronics, jewelry or valuables, and stored property may not exceed 40 lbs.
Which court and ICE office handle the case?
EOIR's list, updated October 1, 2026, places Delaney Hall under the Elizabeth Immigration Court, the court that keeps the records. Confirm the actual hearing with this guide to finding a hearing or 1-800-898-7180. ICE's Newark Field Office, 970 Broad Street, 11th Floor, covers New Jersey at (862) 445-9200, and takes case questions at Newark.Outreach@ice.dhs.gov. Attorneys can walk in Monday to Saturday 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. and Sunday 8 a.m. to 12 p.m., though booked visits come first. Bond law is in our bond hearing guide.