How do I confirm someone is at the Encinal facility?
Start with the ICE Online Detainee Locator at ice.gov/locator, using the A-number and country of birth, or the exact name and country of birth. The system does not show people under 18. Then call (956) 948-5193 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. with all names used and the birth date. If that fails, call the San Antonio Field Office at (210) 283-4750. The word La Salle appears on other sites too, so match the Encinal address against any result, and check unfamiliar names in the ICE directory.
How do I book a weekend visit?
Call (956) 948-5193 to schedule. Visits run Saturday and Sunday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., at 30 minutes per visit, and they are non-contact. Adults need valid photo ID and must be on the detainee's visitation list. ICE does not explain how a name gets added, so ask on that same call. Children 16 and older need ID. You may bring only photo ID and vehicle keys, plus one bottle, one diaper and one small blanket for an infant. Shorts and sleeveless tops are barred, so check the dress code first.
Where do letters and money orders go?
Detainee mail goes to P.O. Box 540, Encinal, TX 78019, not to the highway address. Write the full name, the last four digits of the A-number, and your own name and address. ICE restricts packages, personal or cashier's checks, stamps, food and periodicals not sent by the publisher. Money goes through TouchPay at 1-866-204-1603 or touchpayonline.com, or by money order sent by U.S. mail to the same box with the person's name on it. Money cannot be given directly to the detainee. ICE cautions against mailing cash.
Can I call or message someone inside?
No incoming calls are allowed. For an emergency, call (956) 948-5193 and leave the person's full name and A-number with your name and callback number, and staff pass the message on. ICE's page says tablets exist and that non-confidential messages run through TouchPay Online, though the ICE national tablet list does not name this site. The facility page publishes nothing on commissary or how phone accounts are funded. For those questions, ask the facility or the San Antonio Field Office at (210) 283-4750.
What should a lawyer and family know about the case?
Attorney visits run 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. daily, arranged at (956) 948-5193 or remands.lscdc@co.la-salle.tx.us. Video calls need a request 24 hours ahead. With a G-28 on file, the deportation officer can be identified at (210) 231-4505. We found no clear entry for this Encinal facility on the immigration court control list, so read the hearing notice or use the court lookup guide and 1-800-898-7180. The bond hearing guide explains release, and the Texas directory helps after a transfer.