How do I confirm someone is at Pine Prairie?
Start at ice.gov/locator with the A-number and country of birth, or the exact name and country of birth; the ICE brochure warns a record can be up to eight hours old. Then call (504) 599-7845, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., with first, last and hyphenated names, aliases, date of birth and country of birth. As of October 31, 2026, ICE labels that number the New Orleans field office line, not the building in Louisiana, and also lists the Field Office Director at (504) 599-7800.
When can family visit Pine Prairie?
Saturday and Sunday hours follow ICE level: high and medium-high from 8 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., low and medium-low from 12:30 p.m. to 5 p.m., and the Restricted Housing Unit from 5 p.m. to 6 p.m. Ask the warden about weekdays: Monday to Friday, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., by request and subject to availability. Visits last one hour, with at most two adults and two children. Arrive 45 minutes early with government ID. All family visits are non-contact, and the facility keeps a dress code.
How do I send letters or money to Pine Prairie?
Address letters to 1133 Hampton Dupre Road, Pine Prairie, LA 70576, with the last four digits of the A-number plus your name and address. ICE's page names no deposit company or website. It says funds arriving by mail go to the person's account with a receipt, and it warns against mailing cash. Before sending a package, contact the warden: ICE gives that address as GEO – Pine Prairie Correctional Center, 1133 Hampton Dupree Road, a different name and spelling, so confirm it first. Only release or travel items approved by a Deportation Officer are taken.
Can I call someone at Pine Prairie?
No. People held there cannot receive incoming calls. For an urgent message, call the building at (337) 599-2198 and give the person's full name and A-number, plus your name and callback number. ICE's page does not explain phone accounts or commissary, so ask the New Orleans office or the facility before paying any company. ICE's separate tablet list places Pine Prairie among sites with Talton tablets, and says tablets can include messaging and video visits, depending on the site; it gives no prices.
How does a lawyer reach a client at Pine Prairie?
Attorneys may visit in person 7 days a week, 8 a.m. to 7 p.m., including holidays. Remote sessions are different: Monday to Friday only, from 8 a.m. and finished by 7 p.m. Central, requested at least 24 hours ahead at ppipcnotify@geogroup.com, with confirmation within 48 hours. Legal faxes go to (337) 599-2167, though ICE says fax confidentiality is not assured. No court is named on ICE's page, so call 1-800-898-7180 or follow the hearing lookup guide. Custody questions belong in the bond hearing guide, and other Louisiana sites are in the ICE facility directory.