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Pine Prairie ICE Processing Center is an immigration detention facility in Pine Prairie, Louisiana, in Evangeline Parish. It is operated by The GEO Group under contract with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement. The facility primarily holds adult civil immigration detainees who are awaiting immigration hearings, transfer, release, or removal. It is not a typical parish jail for local pretrial detainees or sentenced inmates, although detainees may have separate criminal or immigration matters pending. Its role is to support federal immigration custody and processing rather than to serve as the main local jail for Evangeline Parish criminal cases.
Contact and Location Information
How to Find an Inmate at Pine Prairie ICE Processing Center
To find someone held here, use the official inmate search link available on this page for the facility’s roster or detainee locator. Jail rosters usually list a person’s name, booking date, charges if applicable, and custody status, but ICE detention records may instead show identifiers such as name, A-number, location, and custody information. Records are not always searchable right after arrival because intake and processing can take several hours. If the person does not appear immediately, check again later and confirm spelling, date of birth, or identification number when available.
FAQs
How do I visit an inmate at Pine Prairie ICE Processing Center?
Visitation rules can change, so contact the facility or check the official visitation information before you travel. Visitors usually must be approved, arrive on time, follow dress rules, and pass security screening.
What do I need to bring when visiting Pine Prairie ICE Processing Center?
Bring a valid government-issued photo ID, such as a driver’s license, state ID, passport, or immigration document. Minors generally must be with a parent or legal guardian, and visitors should bring only essential items because personal property may be restricted.
How do I make phone or video calls with an inmate?
Detainees usually cannot receive incoming calls, but they may be able to make outgoing calls through the facility phone system. Families may need to create an account with the approved phone or video service provider and follow any schedule or payment rules.
How do I send mail to an inmate?
Mail should include the detainee’s full name and identification number if known, along with the correct facility mailing address. All mail is typically inspected for security, and items such as cash, contraband, or unauthorized packages may be rejected.
How does the commissary work?
Commissary allows detainees to buy approved items such as snacks, hygiene products, and stationery. Family or friends may be able to deposit funds through the approved deposit system, but limits and fees may apply.
How is bail set and how do I post bond at Pine Prairie ICE Processing Center?
For immigration detainees, release may involve an immigration bond set by ICE or an immigration judge, not regular criminal bail. To post bond, follow ICE instructions carefully and confirm the required amount, acceptable payment method, and location before paying.
What happens during the intake process at Pine Prairie ICE Processing Center and when will the inmate appear in the system?
During intake, staff confirm identity, review paperwork, conduct searches and health screening, assign housing, and enter the person into custody records. Processing can take several hours, so the person may not appear in the system immediately after arrival.