Allen Parish Public Safety Complex

From the official ICE page, checked 2026-10-21. Rules change; confirm with the facility.

If you need information about a detainee that is housed at this facility, you may call (337) 639-4353 between the hours of 9 a.m. and 3 p.m. When you call, please have the individual's biographical information ready, including first, last and hyphenated names, any aliases he or she may use, date of birth and country of birth.

Detainees cannot receive incoming calls. If you need to get in touch with a detainee to leave an urgent message, you must call (337) 639-4353 and leave the detainee's full name, alien registration number and your name and telephone number where you can be reached. The detainee will be given your message.

From the official ICE page, checked 2026-10-21. Rules change; confirm with the facility.

Friends and Family Visits

Seven days a week from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Visitors must present a valid verifiable government-issued identification card to enter the facility.

Visits shall not exceed one (1) hour per alien.

Minors who are visiting the facility must be accompanied by an adult guardian (18 years or older). Minors must not be left unaccompanied in the waiting room, visiting room or any other area.

All visitation is non-contact and is conducted by video conferencing.

Attorney Visits

Legal representatives of detainees are authorized to visit their clients during the following hours: Professional visits may be conducted at any reasonable hour, excluding mealtimes and night lockdown. The Warden may approve any departure from this procedure.

Seven days a week from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.

A list of pro bono (free) legal organizations will be posted in all alien housing units and other appropriate areas. This list shall be updated quarterly. If a detainee wishes to see a representative or paralegal from that organization, it is the detainee's responsibility to contact them for an appointment.

Consular Visits

Consular officials may meet with their detained nationals at any time. It is requested that prior arrangements be made with the ICE Supervisory Deportation Officer to the extent possible, and that consular officials bring appropriate credentials when they come to the facility. The ICE Supervisory Deportation Officer in charge of the facility can be reached at (504) 599-7845.

Clergy Visits

Clergy may visit detainees at any time, but must make prior arrangements with the Religious Coordinator at (337) 389-7079.

Visiting Restrictions

All family or other social visits are non-contact.

No firearms or weapons of any kind are permitted in the facility.

If visitors are or appear to be intoxicated, visitation will not be allowed.

All visitors are subject to search while in the facility.

Visitors are not allowed to pass or attempt to pass any items to detainees.

Visitors are not allowed to carry any items into the visitation area.Exception: Visitors entering the facility for a visit, will only be allowed (1) set of car keys on his/her person. If an infant/toddler is with the visitor, then also allowed is one (1) diaper/pull up, and one (1) bottle of formula.

Dress Requirements for Visitors

The facility will not allow any visitor who is intoxicated or disorderly to visit with an inmate/detainee. All visitors entering the APPSC must be appropriately dressed. Failure to comply will result in denial of admission to the grounds and or visiting room. The following are prohibited:

Outer wear and hooded clothing:

This includes but is not limited to, overcoats, winter jackets hooded sweatshirts.

Tight fitting or provocative clothing:

Short skirts, short shorts, tank tops, strapless or spaghetti straps, low cut halter tops, see through clothing, bare midriffs, bare feet, bathing suits are all prohibited. Skirts and shorts may not be shorter than above the knee.

Search Procedures (prior to or during all visitations)

All individuals requesting admittance to the facility, or the visitation area are subject to a pat-down search of their person, an inspection of their belongings, and a metal scan search. Individuals refusing to cooperate with a reasonable search will not be admitted. No firearms or weapons of any kind are permitted. No electronic devices (cell phones, pagers, radios, etc.) are permitted in the secure areas of this facility.

From the official ICE page, checked 2026-10-21. Rules change; confirm with the facility.

Letters sent to detainees must include the last four digits of the detainee's A-number (Alien Number), plus the sender's name and address. To enhance the safety of the facility, all incoming mail is subject to screening for contraband. The mail is not read upon opening, only inspected by the delivering officer. detainees may send mail from the facility. detainees may seal their outgoing letters and place them in the provided receptacle. All incoming mail will be delivered to the detainee, and outgoing mail will be routed to the proper postal office within 24 hours of receipt by facility staff. A mail pick-up and delivery schedule are posted in all housing units.

detainees are allowed to purchase stamps for use. Generally, there is no limit to the amount of correspondence detainees may send at their own expense. Indigent detainees (those who have no means of financial support and no funds in their facility account) will be provided postage allowance at government expense.

When detainees depart the facility or are transferred to another facility, only their legal mail will be forwarded to them. General correspondence will be endorsed "Return to Sender" and returned to the post office.

Cash in possession of a detainee, at the time of his arrival to the facility, will be deposited/receipted to his trust account. Money may also be deposited to a detainee’s trust account via computer to: ForecommSolutions.com

Allen Parish Sheriff Office:

Detainee's full name and A-number

P.O. Box 278 Oberlin, La 70655

Note: Cashier's check or money order must include the detainee's full name and A-number.

A detainee may receive items that are determined to be of necessity for the sole purpose of travel or release from agency custody with approval of the ICE Deportation Officer.

Before sending packages to detainees, contact the facility mail clerk at:

Kimberly Plummer

(337) 639-4353 Ext 351

7340 Highway 26 W, Oberlin, LA 70655

Note that detainees being removed from the United States are allowed one small piece of luggage. If a detainee does not have such baggage, such luggage can be sent/delivered after receiving approval from the Supervisory Deportation Officer. Please be advised that for security reasons, no electronic devices (cell phones, electric razors, laptop computers, radios, etc.) will be accepted.