Houston Processing Center

CoreCivic: Houston Processing Center Information

The Houston Processing Center, also known as “Houston Contract Detention Facility” is a detention center located south of the IAH Airport (George Bush Intercontinental Airport). Several people who get detain upon arrival to the airport get sent to this facility.

What are the visiting hours & policies?

Sunday-Wednesday
Males: 7 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Females: 2 p.m. – 5 p.m.

Thursday-Saturday
Males: 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Females: 7 a.m. – 10 a.m.

Segregation Visits
5 p.m. – 7 p.m. (everyday)

All family or social visits are non-contact
All visitors subject to search while in the facility.
CCA/HPC allows 1 hour non-contact visitation with family and friends per week.
Due to limited space, only 2 adults and 2 minors(17 years and under) are allowed per visit.
Visitors must be in appropriate and socially acceptable attire.
Adult visitors must present a valid government-issued ID to enter facility.
A minor must be accompanied by an adult guardian (18 years or older).

Attorney visits
Legal representatives are allowed to visit their clients seven days a week.
Attorney Hours: 7 a.m. – 7 p.m., 7 days a week.

How do I locate an inmate at the Houston Processing Center?

The ICE website provides an online Inmate Locator search engine that can help you find out if your loved one is located at the Houston Processing Center. It can also show you if your loved one is located in any other ICE detention center in the country. Another option is to call the facility directly (281) 449-1481 between the hours of 8 a.m. and 4p.m. Please have their full name, date of birth, and country of birth ready before calling that number.

How do I post a delivery bond at Houston Processing Center?

The person posting the bond must provide proof of identity, and that person is responsible for making sure that the detainee presents themselves before an officer or representative of the agency whenever a request is made.

Bonds may be posted at ICE ERO bond acceptance offices anywhere in the nation from Monday through Friday (excluding public holidays) between 9 a.m. and 3 p.m. Remember to have the last name of the detainee and the alien registration number before making a cell. Money orders, cashier’s checks or certified checks are acceptable forms of payment. However if the bond is $10,000 or more, the only accepted payment is single cashier or certified check.

Can I call an inmate at the jail?

Detainees in this facility cannot receive incoming calls. If you need to leave an urgent message to a detainee, you must call (281) 449-1481 and leave their full name, alien registration number, your name and phone number.

To receive information about a detainee that is housed at the facility, call (281) 449-1481 between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. Have the following information ready to provide: detainee’s full name, date of birth, and country of birth.

How do I send money to Houston Processing Center

To send money to a detainee, you can mail a money order or cashier’s check directly to the detainee. Please do not send cash. Provide the last four digits of the detainee’s A-number (file number), plus the sender’s name and address. For more information on sending items to detainees, please visit Houston Contract Detention Facility Information website and click the “Sending Items to Detainees” tab.