How do I check whether someone is at Lake County Jail?
The Online Detainee Locator from ICE searches by A-number or exact name, each with country of birth; try name variations if needed. Then phone (352) 742-4000, answered 24 hours, with first, last and hyphenated names, aliases, date of birth and country of birth. People cannot take incoming calls, but that line takes urgent messages if you give the full name, A-number, and your name and number. ICE's Lake page gives the field office as (954) 843-5800, which its office list labels the Miramar Sub Office. Other Miami-office pages list (954) 236-4900.
Where and when are family visits?
ICE lists the visiting address as 28129 County Rd 561, Tavares, FL 32778, not the Main Street jail, so confirm it when you book at (352) 609-2177. Hours are daily, 9 a.m. to 11 a.m., 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. and 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Each person gets two one-hour blocks a week, and any visit counts as one hour. ICE says "Must be 18 years of age", yet also that minors need a parent or guardian present, so ask before bringing children. Visits are non-contact and nothing may be carried in. Bring current government photo ID; no tank tops or short skirts.
How do I address mail to Lake County Jail?
ICE warns that a wrongly addressed envelope is returned. Write your name and address, then the person's legal name and inmate ID, then C/O Securus Digital Mail Center - Lake County Detention Center, PO Box 22997, Tampa, FL 33634. Mail is scanned and printed before delivery. Legal mail and money orders go to the legal name and inmate ID, Lake County Detention Center, 551 W. Main St, Tavares, FL 32778, and legal mail must be marked as legal on the outside. Packages are not accepted, and personal and cashier's checks, stamps, food and periodicals not sent by a publisher are restricted.
How do I add money and set up video visits?
ICE lists three routes. The kiosk in the Detention Center front lobby, not the visiting address, runs 24/7 and takes $1 bills or larger and cards, with a $2 cash fee and varying card fees. Online deposits use commissarydeposit.com: choose Florida, then Lake County Sheriff's Office - Jail, then enter a booking number or last name. Money orders go to 551 West Main St, Tavares, FL 32778, with the person's name on the order and the envelope labeled Money Order Only. Video visits need a Securus account, a current photo and government ID; support is (800) 844-6591 or (877) 578-3658.
Who handles the case, and how do lawyers get access?
ICE authorizes attorney visits 24/7. Legal calls start with an Inmate Inbox request, and the lawyer's number is then added as privileged. Case questions and the deportation officer's name go through ORL-ERO-DCM@ice.dhs.gov, with a G-28 on file. ICE's complaint section pairs a Plantation address with (904) 288-4600, the number ICE's Flagler page gives for Jacksonville. It names no immigration court, only 1-800-898-7180, so find the court and hearing date. Read the bond hearing guide and see removal defense or the ICE facility directory. Short messages go through inmateinbox.com.