How to Leave an Urgent Message for Someone at Broward Transitional Center

Need to reach someone at Broward Transitional Center quickly? Here's the key: detainees can't receive incoming phone calls. The workaround is leaving an urgent message - you call the facility, provide identifying details, and staff passes your message along.

For detainee information and urgent messages, call (954) 973-4485. The posted hours to call are 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., so try to reach out during that window to avoid delays.

Required Info

• ✓ Detainee’s full name (include first, last, and any hyphenated names)
• ✓ Any aliases the detainee may use
• ✓ Detainee’s Alien Registration Number (A-number)
• ✓ Detainee’s date of birth
• ✓ Detainee’s country of birth
• ✓ Your name
• ✓ Your phone number (a number where you can be reached)

When you call, staff will ask for the detainee's full name and A-number, plus your name and callback number. They'll pass your message along from there. Keep it clear and simple - short messages are easier to deliver accurately.

1. Call (954) 973-4485 during 8 a.m.–4 p.m. - That’s the posted window for getting information and leaving urgent messages.
2. Have ID details in front of you before anyone answers - At minimum, you’ll need the detainee’s full name and A-number, plus your name and callback number.
3. Be ready to confirm biographical details - If staff needs help locating the right person, having hyphenated names, aliases, date of birth, and country of birth can prevent mix-ups.
4. Use a simple, clear script - For example: “Hi, I’m [Your Name]. I need to leave an urgent message for [Detainee Full Name], A-number [A#########]. My callback number is [Your Phone Number]. Please tell them: [Your short urgent message].”