Dilley, TX South Texas Family Residential Center View
South Texas Family Residential Center is an immigration detention facility in Dilley, Frio County, Texas. It has been operated by a private contractor under agreement with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement. The facility primarily holds noncitizen families or individuals in civil immigration custody, not sentenced county inmates. It is not the Frio County jail and generally does not handle local criminal bookings for pretrial detainees or people serving county sentences. Its role is tied to federal immigration processing and detention rather than routine local criminal court custody.
Contact and Location Information
How to Find an Inmate at South Texas Family Residential Center
Public inmate rosters usually list a person’s name, booking or intake date, charges or case type, and current custody status. For this facility, records may be maintained through immigration detention systems rather than a standard county jail roster. New intake records often take several hours to process and may not appear immediately after arrival. Use the official inmate search link on this page to check the facility’s roster or locator information, and search with the person’s full name and, if available, date of birth or immigration A-number.
FAQs
How do I visit an inmate at South Texas Family Residential Center?
Contact the facility or check its official visitation information before traveling. Visits may require advance scheduling, identity verification, and compliance with facility rules.
What do I need to bring when visiting South Texas Family Residential Center?
Bring a valid government-issued photo ID, such as a driver’s license, state ID, passport, or immigration document. Visitors should bring only approved items, because phones, bags, and personal property may be restricted.
How do I make phone or video calls with an inmate?
People in custody usually cannot receive incoming personal calls, but they may be able to place outgoing calls through the approved phone system. Video visits, if available, must be scheduled through the facility or its service provider.
How do I send mail to an inmate?
Use the person’s full legal name and any assigned identification number, such as an A-number if applicable. Mail is typically inspected, and items such as cash, stickers, or unauthorized materials may be rejected.
How does the commissary work?
Commissary allows people in custody to buy approved personal items, snacks, or hygiene products if the facility offers the service. Family members should confirm the approved deposit method and any limits before sending funds.
How is bail set and how do I post bond at South Texas Family Residential Center?
For immigration custody, bond is usually handled by ICE or an immigration judge, not a county criminal court. If bond is granted, follow the official payment instructions and confirm the amount, location, and accepted payment methods before posting.
What happens during the intake process at South Texas Family Residential Center and when will the inmate appear in the system?
Intake generally includes identity checks, paperwork, medical screening, property inventory, and assignment to housing. Records may take several hours to become searchable, so the person may not appear in the system immediately after arrival.