How to visit, scheduling, dress code, and visitor requirements
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Before you spend time and money traveling, make one quick call. ICE says visitation hours and restrictions can change due to COVID or other operational concerns—confirming the current rules ahead of time can save you from being turned away at the door.
If you're preparing to visit someone held at Otay Mesa Detention Center, start by confirming their status and planning around the facility's phone and bond posting hours.
Trying to reach someone at Otay Mesa Detention Center? Your options are limited, but straightforward once you know the rules. Here are the fastest ways to get information to a detainee or find out about their status.
You can't call someone directly at Otay Mesa Detention Center. If you need to get urgent information to them, your fastest option is calling the facility during phone hours and leaving a message with the details staff require.
Need to get an urgent message to someone at Otay Mesa Detention Center? Call the facility directly and provide specific identifying details—staff will pass the message along.
