How to deposit funds, commissary, and payment options
Bond activity for Coastal Bend Detention Center goes through the CeBonds portal. You can verify bond details, post bonds for eligible detained aliens, and receive electronic status notifications. Timing matters: bond postings are accepted from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the time zone where the alien is detained, so plan accordingly. Before posting, read the Bond Agreement (Form I-352) carefully—it contains the bond's terms and conditions. The Bond Fact Sheet is informational only and doesn't create enforceable legal rights against ICE or the federal government. For commissary deposits and inmate funds more broadly, options typically include approved online vendors, kiosks, or mailed money orders and cashier's checks. Service fees and processing rules vary.
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Use the CeBonds webpage to verify bond information and post a bond for an eligible detained alien. After you post, CeBonds can send electronic notifications about the bond’s status.
Bonds for detained aliens are accepted from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the time zone where the alien is detained. Plan your submission or arrival within that window to avoid delays.
Read the Bond Agreement (Form I-352) carefully before posting—it contains the bond's terms and conditions. The Bond Fact Sheet is informational only and doesn't create enforceable legal rights or benefits against ICE or the federal government.
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