Is this the Miami in Florida, and how do I confirm someone is here?
No. This facility is at 3038 West 850 South, Bunker Hill, IN 46914, and is run by the Indiana Department of Correction. Search ICE's Online Detainee Locator, remembering that people under 18 do not appear in it. Then call (765) 689-8920 between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. with the full name, aliases, date and country of birth. If the locator is empty, call the ICE Chicago Field Office at (872) 351-3990. People here cannot take incoming calls; for an urgent message, call extension 5495. ICE's page is dated October 26, 2026.
Why do the state prison and ICE give different mailing addresses?
The state's page tells people writing to state prisoners to use a DOC number and PO Box 460, Phoenix, MD 21131, and warns that after July 31, 2026 personal mail sent to the wrong location is returned. Attorney-client mail, packages and parcels still go directly to the prison. ICE's page, for people in its custody, says to write to Miami Correctional Facility, C/O the person's name and the last four digits of the A-number, 3038 West 850 South, Bunker Hill, IN 46914. Follow ICE's format for someone in ICE custody, and confirm by phone before sending anything important.
How does visiting work, and what should I do first?
ICE allows one hour of visits a week, Thursday to Sunday, in blocks at 8-9 a.m., 9:30-10:30 a.m., 11 a.m.-12 p.m. and 12:30-1:30 p.m., all non-contact. Pass the prison's screening, then book at idoc.gtlvisitme.com at least one business day ahead. Indiana's own page requires an approved ViaPath account and a place on the person's approved visitors list, limits a visitor to the same person once every 14 days, and uses Eastern time. ICE's page does not say whether these rules cover people in its custody, so ask well before you plan a trip.
What should visitors wear, and how do money and packages work?
Bring government photo ID; under-18s need a parent or guardian with proof of the relationship. No hoodies, leggings or sleeveless tops; hems no shorter than 2 inches above the knee; only a wedding band or set. Commissary money goes through ConnectNetwork.com or a USPS money order with the person's name and the last four digits of the A-number; ICE advises against mailed cash. Phone money and non-confidential messages go through GettingOut.com; ViaPath is (866) 516-0115, support 1-855-208-7349. Only travel or release items may be sent, with the deportation officer's approval; email CHI-ERO-Detained@ice.dhs.gov first. No electronics.
What changes for lawyers on November 2, 2026, and which court applies?
ICE says legal video meetings and calls on or after November 2, 2026 must be requested through ERO eFile, and in-person visits can be booked there; walk-ins remain allowed, but scheduled visits take priority. Attorney visits run on weekdays, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., with 48 hours' notice. When mail is too slow, the administrator may allow legal documents by email to MCFSchedule@idoc.IN.gov. ICE's page names no court, so confirm the court and hearing date by A-number at 1-800-898-7180. Other sites are in the ICE facilities directory and the Indiana listing.