CoreCivic Webb County Detention Center

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 (956) 615-9720 between the hours of 8 a.m. – 4 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 (956) 729-4000 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.

This facility has tablets. You can access information on how to send a non-confidential message at: https://www.gettingout.com/.

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

Friends and Family Visits

*Schedule is subject to change without prior notice.

Sunday

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Low / Med-Low

9 a.m. - 11 a.m.

(males/females)

Med-High / High

9 a.m. - 11 a.m.

(males/females)

Low / Med-Low

9 a.m. - 11 a.m.

(males/females)

Special Visits

or Accommodations

Med-High / High

1 p.m. - 3 p.m.

(males/females)

Low / Med-Low

1 p.m. - 3 p.m.

(males/females)

Med-High / High

1 p.m. - 3 p.m.

(males/female)

Med-High / High

1 p.m. - 3 p.m.

(males/females)

Low / Med-Low

1 p.m. - 3 p.m.

(males/females)

Med-High / High

1 p.m. - 3 p.m.

(males/females)

Low / Med-Low

9 a.m. - 11 a.m.

(males/females)

Med-High / High

9 a.m. - 11 a.m.

(males/females)

Low / Med-Low

9 a.m. - 11 a.m.

(males/females)

No electronics or cell phones allowed beyond the pedestrian gate.

No delivery of packages, items, or mail accepted.

Minors must be supervised at all times by adult guardian.

Only one visit per visitor per day.

Shift Supervisors have the discretion to deny/cancel/postpone any visitation that may be a threat or interruption to the security or order of the facility.

Special visit times/periods may be granted through a detainee pre-approved written request.

Holidays will be observed according to daily schedule/Special request visits will be on Wednesdays.

Attorney Visits

Legal representatives of detainees are authorized to visit their clients during the following hours:

Attorneys and/or paralegals may visit detainees

seven (7) a week from 8 a.m. to 9 p.m., including weekends

A list of pro bono (free) legal organizations will be posted in all detainee 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. A phone call may be granted/afforded via detainee’s verbal or written request to staff.

Legal Representative Video Teleconferencing | Virtual Attorney Visitation

Legal representatives may request Virtual Attorney Visitation (VAV) meetings or confidential legal phone calls with their clients or prospective clients by emailing: webbcountydetentioncentervav@corecivic.com.

Requests must include the following information and supporting documents:

The detainee’s full name

The detainee’s alien registration number

At least three proposed dates and times for the requested VAV meetingVAV meetings can be scheduled between: 8 a.m. and 4 p.m., Monday through Friday, and 8 a.m. and 4 p.m., Saturday, Sunday, and holidaysProposed dates and times must be at least 24 hours after the request is submitted

VAV meetings with a single detainee are limited to 60 minutes per day

For each participating attorney or authorized representative:Full name

Contact information, including phone number, email address, and Skype ID

Copy of the attorney or authorized representative's government issued ID (such as a state-issued driver's license)

Copy of the attorney's or authorized representative's credentials indicating their status as an active attorney or authorized representative (such as a state-issued bar card, law school ID, paralegal license, or other applicable document)

If an attorney will not be participating in the meeting, a letter (on the law firm or legal organization’s letterhead) authorizing the representative to meet with the detainee

A copy of DHS Form G-28 Notice of Entry of Appearance as Attorney or Accredited Representative (unless it is a pre-representation meeting or already on file at the facility)

Requests for VAV meetings also may be communicated to the facility by faxing a Legal Visitation Request Form to (956) 729-4043 along with the supporting documentation noted above. A Webb County facility staff member will respond to requests within 24 hours.

Requests for VAV meetings should be communicated at least 24 hours (48 hours is recommended) prior to the desired appointment time. Attorneys and their authorized representatives are not limited to the number of VAV appointments they can request, but individual detainees are limited to no more than one 60-minute VAV meeting per day. VAV meetings are confidential and are not subject to monitoring, recording, or auditory supervision. The detainee will be observable by a staff member stationed outside of the VAV booth to ensure security. The staff member will knock on the VAV booth door approximately 5 minutes prior to the meeting's cut-off time.

Please note that the same requirements that apply to in-person attorney/client visitation at the facility also apply to VAV meetings. See applicable ICE detention standards and Webb County Detention Center visitation guidelines for additional details. Only attorneys and their authorized representatives (such as law students, paralegals, and legal assistants) are allowed to participate in VAV meetings. Absolutely no family or friends of the detainee are permitted to participate. The attorney or authorized representative may utilize outside translator/interpretation services during VAV meetings.

Any violation of these rules may result in the immediate termination of the VAV meeting and the suspension or revocation of the attorney's or authorized representative's VAV privileges.

Electronic Exchange of Legal Documentation

When timely communication through the mail is not possible, the facility administrator may, in his discretion, allow for a reasonable amount of electronic written communication by means between the detained alien and their designated legal representative.

Faxes/Emails Sent by Legal Representatives to the Attention of Detained Aliens

Legal representatives can send legal correspondence via fax at (956) 729-4045.

A fax cover sheet must be attached as the first page and include the following information:

The detainee’s full name

The detainee’s alien registration number

The attorney or authorized representative's:Full name

Contact information, including phone number and email address

Copy of the attorney's or authorized representative's credentials indicating their status as an active attorney or authorized representative (such as a state-issued bar card, law school ID, paralegal license, or letter on firm or organization letterhead)

A copy of DHS Form G-28 Notice of Entry of Appearance as Attorney or Accredited Representative (unless it is already on file at the facility)

Legal Representatives should make clear in the subject line that it is legal correspondence/mail and include as an attachment the specific documents/forms that the legal representative wants the facility to deliver to the detained alien. Within the email the legal representative should include the following information and a cover sheet for the attachment that includes the:

Alien full name

A-Number

The attorney or authorized representative’s:Full name

Contact information, including phone number and email address

Copy of the attorney's or authorized representative's credentials indicating their status as an active attorney or authorized representative (such as a state-issued bar card, law school ID, paralegal license, or letter on firm or organization letterhead)

A copy of DHS Form G-28 Notice of Entry of Appearance as Attorney or Accredited Representative (unless it is already on file at the facility)

Sender’s return fax number (if applicable)

Total number of pages sent

Notate the correspondence is “Legal Mail”

All pages must be clearly marked as "Confidential Attorney-Client Communication." Incoming confidential legal documents received via facsimile will be placed in a sealed envelope and will not be read by facility staff (apart from the fax cover sheet). Incoming confidential legal documents received via facsimile will be delivered to the applicable detainee within 48 hours of the facility's receipt, excluding weekends, holidays, and emergency situations. Incoming faxes missing a cover page and not properly marked as confidential will be treated as general correspondence and are subject to being read by facility staff. Please note that the same requirements that apply to mailed confidential documents also apply to faxed confidential documents. See applicable ICE detention standards and Webb County Detention Center correspondence procedures for additional details. The use of facsimile to send general correspondence or transmit contraband may result in the immediate suspension or permanent revocation of the attorney's or authorized representative's privilege to exchange confidential documents via facsimile.

Please note that detainee telephone calls and electronic visitation and messaging are routinely monitored and/or recorded. As reflected in the user acknowledgement and consent included on detainee telephonic and electronic communications devices, any failure to strictly follow all applicable procedures for communicating confidential legal messages or documents with detainees will result in monitoring and/or recording.

All legal electronic communication requests will be processed daily from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. excluding holidays.

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 Detention & Deportation Officer to the extent possible, and that consular officials bring appropriate credentials when they come to the facility. The ICE Supervisory Detention & Deportation Officer for this facility can be reached at (956) 615-9720.

Clergy Visits

Clergy may visit detainees at any time, but must make prior arrangements with the facility Chaplain. ICE approval is required.

Visiting Restrictions

No firearms or weapons of any kind permitted on the facility property.

No cell phones or electronics allowed in the facility.

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

All visitors are subject to search while on facility property.

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.

Visitors must be in appropriate and socially acceptable attire.

The following is PROHIBITED:Short shorts

Above mid-thigh mini skirts

Short dresses

Tank tops

Sleeveless shirts

Any see-through transparent/revealing clothing

Caps, hats, beenies, head bands, bandanas.

Pants, shorts, skirts worn below waist line.

Open toe shoes/sandals

Purses, bags, totes, back packs, etc.

Visits between family members detained in this facility may be approved through written request to the Chief of Security and after proof and verification of relationship has been obtained and confirmed.

The Shift Supervisor has the discretion to deny/cancel/postpone visitation that may be a threat or interruption to the security, safety, or order of the facility.

Search Procedures (prior to or during all visitations)

All individuals requesting admittance into the facility, visitation area, or facility property (parking area) are subject to pat-down search of their person, an inspection of their belongings, search of vehicle, and a metal scan search. Individuals refusing to cooperate with a reasonable search will not be admitted on facility property. No firearms or weapons of any kind are permitted. No electronics of any kind or cell phones are permitted in the secured areas of the 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 (File 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 is 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.

Money can be placed on the detainee's account by calling Western Union at 1-800-225-5227 or via website www.WesternUnion.com or via United States Postal Service, Webb County Detention Facility 9998 S. Highway 83, Laredo, TX 78046 and reference detainee name on money order.

If detainees receive funds in the mail, they will be taken to the processing area for the money to be placed into their account. The processing officer will provide a receipt for all funds received. Detainees are cautioned not to have cash sent to them in the mail.

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: Detainee must make prior advance arrangements via Detainee Request form for written approval from the Chief of Security/designee.

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 Supervisory Deportation Officer. Please be advised that for security reasons, no electronic devices (cell phones, electric razors, laptop computers, radios, etc.) will be accepted.