Is the court inside the detention center?
Yes. EOIR's page, updated October 8, 2026, says the court sits in a Department of Homeland Security controlled detention facility, at 806 Hilbig Road, Suite 2-300, 2nd Floor. ICE gives the same street address for the Montgomery Processing Center. So you are going to a detention site and not a downtown courthouse, and the rules of that site apply on top of the court's own. The status page shows 806 Hilbig Road without the suite. The Administrative Control List prints that street and a second block, Houston SPC, 5520 Greens Road, Houston, TX 77032. It does not explain that second address, and the status page has no matching row, so we cannot say how it is used. Go by your notice for where to appear.
What ID and clothing do I need at 806 Hilbig Road?
EOIR's Conroe page refers visitors to ICE's Houston Contract Detention Facility website for entry details, although that page gives a different address, 15850 Export Plaza Drive in Houston. Its rules are not written for Conroe, but they are the ones EOIR points to. Adult visitors must present a valid, verifiable government-issued identification card. Shorts, mini skirts above mid-thigh, short dresses, tank tops, sleeveless shirts and see-through clothing are barred during visitation. Large items may have to stay in a locker or your vehicle. ICE's Montgomery page states no general ID rule but also bars sheer clothing. So bring that ID, dress accordingly, and confirm what applies to court visitors at 936-520-5400.
Can I bring my phone, and how will I be searched?
Expect to leave your phone out of secure areas. Both ICE pages say no electronic devices, such as cell phones, pagers or radios, are permitted in the secure areas of the facility, and Montgomery's visitor list also bars smart watches, purses, briefcases, packages and cameras. Everyone seeking admission is subject to a pat-down, an inspection of belongings and a metal scan, and anyone refusing a reasonable search will not be admitted. EOIR adds its own metal detector and handbag screening, and bars food and drinks without the judge's permission and recording in its space. The ICE rules are framed around visits, so ask the court what applies if you need papers or a device with you.
When is the filing window open, and how do I reach the court?
Public hours and window filing hours are identical here: 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday to Friday except federal holidays. Closures appear on EOIR's status page, Facebook and X. The court's phone is 936-520-5400, and general questions go to Conroe.Immigration.Court@usdoj.gov. The address Asylum.Clock.Conroe@usdoj.gov is only for asylum work-permit clock requests. Unrequested faxes and electronic submissions are not accepted. ICE's Montgomery page says applications for relief from removal, and other applications the judge requests, must be filed directly with the immigration court. For a relative held here, our bond hearing guide covers that process.
What about parking, and contacting someone held there?
EOIR's Parking/Transit heading is empty for Conroe. ICE's Montgomery page says public parking on the premises is available at no charge. Neither page gives a transit route, so we list none. For someone held at the center, ICE gives (936) 521-4900 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. Social visit days vary by housing unit under a schedule effective August 31, 2026, and ICE says it can change without notice, so call first. ICE asks social visitors to arrive 30 minutes ahead. Legal visits run 7 a.m. to 7 p.m., 7 days a week. That number is the facility's, so it will not give you a court date.
How do I check a date, and which sites and judges are listed?
The Administrative Control List, updated October 1, 2026, names Montgomery Processing Center (CIC), the Houston Service Processing Center, Joe Corley, Polk County, Eden, Limestone and the Houston Contract Detention Facility. Daniel P. Kinnicutt is listed as Assistant Chief Immigration Judge. None of this shows where a given case sits. Webex links are in EOIR's directory under Conroe. For the next date, time and location, EOIR's automated line, 1-800-898-7180, works by A-number; our guide to finding a hearing explains how, and the in absentia guide covers missed dates.