Pearsall, TX South Texas ICE Processing Center View
South Texas ICE Processing Center in Pearsall, Texas, is a federal immigration detention facility in Frio County. It is operated by The GEO Group under contract with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement. The facility primarily holds adult immigration detainees who are awaiting immigration hearings, removal proceedings, transfer, or release decisions. It is not a county jail for regular Frio County criminal bookings and does not primarily house local sentenced inmates. Its role is to support federal immigration custody and processing, while local criminal cases are generally handled through county jails, courts, and law enforcement agencies.
Contact and Location Information
How to Find an Inmate at South Texas ICE Processing Center
To find someone held here, use the official inmate search link on this page, which should connect to the appropriate facility or ICE detainee locator resource. County jail rosters typically list a person’s name, booking date, charges, and custody status, but ICE detention records may instead show name, A-number, country of birth, custody location, and release eligibility information. Records are not always searchable immediately after intake. Processing, identity checks, and data entry can take several hours, so a newly booked person may not appear right away. If the person is not listed, try again later or contact the facility or ICE field office for guidance.
FAQs
How do I visit an inmate at South Texas ICE Processing Center?
Visitation is usually scheduled according to facility rules and housing assignments. Contact the facility or check the official visitation information before going, because hours, registration steps, and visitor limits can change.
What do I need to bring when visiting South Texas ICE Processing Center?
Bring a valid government-issued photo ID, such as a driver license, state ID, passport, or immigration document. Minors usually must be accompanied by an approved adult and may need proof of relationship or guardianship.
How do I make phone or video calls with an inmate?
People held here are generally allowed to make outgoing calls using the facility phone system. Video calls may be available only if the facility offers that service, so check the approved calling provider and account setup instructions.
How do I send mail to an inmate?
Address mail with the person’s full name and A-number or detainee ID, if known, and use the facility’s official mailing address. Mail is normally inspected, and items such as cash, contraband, or unauthorized packages may be rejected.
How does the commissary work?
Commissary lets people in custody buy approved items such as snacks, hygiene products, and writing supplies. Family and friends may be able to add funds through an approved payment vendor or by following the facility’s deposit instructions.
How is bail set and how do I post bond at South Texas ICE Processing Center?
For immigration custody, bond is usually set by ICE or an immigration judge, not by a county criminal court. If bond is granted, follow ICE instructions for who may pay, accepted payment methods, and where the bond must be posted.
What happens during the intake process at South Texas ICE Processing Center and when will the inmate appear in the system?
Intake usually includes identity checks, property inventory, medical screening, security review, and housing assignment. Records may take several hours to appear in the search system, so the person may not be listed immediately after arrival.