Bakersfield, CA Mesa Verde ICE Processing Center View
Mesa Verde ICE Processing Center is an immigration detention facility in Bakersfield, Kern County, California. It is operated by a private contractor under agreement with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). The facility primarily holds adults in ICE custody who are awaiting immigration court hearings, removal proceedings, transfer, or release decisions. It is not a county jail for local criminal cases, so it generally does not house people serving county sentences or held on local pretrial criminal charges unless they are also in federal immigration custody. Its role is to support the federal immigration detention system in the region, separate from the Kern County criminal court and jail system.
Contact and Location Information
How to Find an Inmate at Mesa Verde ICE Processing Center
To find someone held at the facility, use the official inmate search link available on this page. ICE detainee information is commonly searched through the ICE Online Detainee Locator System using the person’s A-Number or name, country of birth, and date of birth. Search results may show identifying details, custody status, and the detention location; county jail rosters may also list name, booking date, charges, and custody status when applicable. Records do not always appear immediately after arrival because intake and processing can take several hours. If the person is not listed right away, check again later or contact the facility or ICE for guidance.
FAQs
How do I visit an inmate at Mesa Verde ICE Processing Center?
Visitation is usually scheduled in advance and may depend on the person’s housing unit, custody status, and facility rules. Check the current visiting hours and approval requirements before traveling here.
What do I need to bring when visiting Mesa Verde ICE Processing Center?
Visitors generally need a valid government-issued photo ID. Bring only allowed items, because phones, bags, and personal property may be restricted or stored before entry.
How do I make phone or video calls with an inmate?
People in custody are usually able to place outgoing calls through the facility’s phone system, but they may not be able to receive incoming calls. Video visitation, if available, must be scheduled through the approved provider or facility process.
How do I send mail to an inmate?
Mail should include the person’s full name and identifying number, such as an A-Number if in ICE custody. Follow all mail rules, because items such as cash, certain photos, and packages may be rejected.
How does the commissary work?
Commissary allows people in custody to buy approved items such as snacks, hygiene products, and writing supplies. Family or friends may be able to add funds through the approved deposit system, subject to facility limits and fees.
How is bail set and how do I post bond at Mesa Verde ICE Processing Center?
For immigration cases, bond is different from county criminal bail and may be set by ICE or an immigration judge. If a bond is granted, follow ICE instructions for payment location, required identification, and acceptable payment methods.
What happens during the intake process at Mesa Verde ICE Processing Center and when will the inmate appear in the system?
During intake, staff confirm identity, complete paperwork, review medical and security information, and assign housing. Search records may take several hours to update, so the person may not appear in the system immediately after arrival.