The Nevada Southern Detention Center in Pahrump houses people in federal custody, including some detained by ICE. When a loved one is taken into immigration custody, you are left with time-sensitive questions. You may be wondering where your loved one is being held, whether they’ll be released, when they’ll go before an immigration judge, and what you can do to help.
Depending on their case, the individual may have options for release or removal defense. At Karlin & Karlin, we help families find and contact loved ones as we prepare for their immigration court hearing and next steps. Schedule a consultation as soon as possible to discuss your loved one’s detention, possible release options, and any defenses or forms of relief that may be available.
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About Nevada Southern Detention Center
Nevada Southern Detention Center is located at 2190 E. Mesquite Avenue in Pahrump, Nevada. It has been operated by CoreCivic since 2010 and works with both the U.S. Marshals Service and ICE to detain individuals.
Being detained by ICE does not determine the outcome of an immigration case. A person held at Nevada Southern Detention Center may still have a case pending before an immigration judge and may have options for release or relief from removal. Whether someone may be released or qualify for relief depends on their immigration status, immigration history, and ongoing proceedings.
Finding Someone at the Nevada Southern Detention Center
Families may search for loved ones by looking up “Southern Nevada Detention Center,” but its official name is Nevada Southern Detention Center. The number to request information about a detainee is 702-388-6253, and the facility’s main phone number is 775-751-4500, but if you’re not sure which facility they are at, the ICE Detainee Locator may help. Phone numbers and facility information can change, so verify the current contact details before calling.
It’s not uncommon for detainees to be moved from facility to facility, sometimes just after arriving at one facility. Before sending materials or an attorney to Pahrump, verify that your loved one is still being held there.
Visiting and Contacting Someone at Nevada Southern Detention Center
This detention center does allow visitation. Detainees are allowed one hour of visitation per week. Extended visits may be requested for visitors traveling from out of state and require advance approval. Friend and family visits are available on Thursday and Friday from 3:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M. and on Saturday and Sunday from 8:00 A.M. to 3:00 P.M. Schedules can change, so check the facility’s current visitation instructions before traveling.
You can leave an urgent message by calling the facility directly. You may also be able to contact a loved one via one of the tablets at the center, although you do need to create an account with communications provider GettingOut and deposit funds before you can do so.
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What Happens After Someone Is Taken into ICE Custody?
What happens next can vary a lot between individuals, depending on their specific circumstances and immigration status. ICE may continue to detain someone while the court moves forward with removal proceedings. Depending on the legal basis for their detention at Nevada Southern Detention Center, some detainees may be eligible to request release or seek an immigration bond hearing.
Even if someone is in removal proceedings, there may be defenses to removal or forms of immigration relief available to them. Potential options include asylum, cancellation of removal, or humanitarian relief.
The detention case and the removal case are related but separate. A person may need to address whether they can be released while also defending against removal in immigration court.
Can Someone Be Released from ICE Custody?
Some people can request release on immigration bond. Others may be eligible for release if there is no legal basis for their detention. However, some are subject to mandatory detention or other legal restrictions that make them ineligible for bond.
For detainees who are eligible for bond, obtaining release involves more than simply asking the immigration judge to set an amount. The judge may consider whether the person is likely to appear for future proceedings and whether release would present a danger to people or property. Relevant evidence can include family ties, length of residence in the United States, employment history, prior court appearances, immigration history, and criminal record.
Immigration Cases While Detained at Nevada Southern Detention Center
Removal proceedings can continue while someone is detained at Nevada Southern Detention Center. The individual being held may have to appear for master calendar hearings, individual hearings, or other court dates. Detained individuals are entitled to visits from legal representatives between 8:00 A.M. and 8:00 P.M. every day. Confidential legal calls or virtual visits can also be scheduled at Nevada Southern Detention Center.
How Karlin & Karlin Helps Families with Detained Immigration Cases
Karlin & Karlin helps family members understand what is happening with their loved one’s case and what comes next. We will review the detained individual’s information and immigration history to find potential relief options, determine bond eligibility, and represent the individual in immigration proceedings while they are detained. Our team can also serve as a point of contact for loved ones who want to support their family members during immigration proceedings.
Get Help with a Nevada Southern Detention Center Case
If you have a loved one being held at Nevada Southern Detention Center (or Southern Nevada Detention Center), our team is ready to act quickly, find your loved one, and begin determining which options are available to them. Contact us to schedule a consultation with our team.
