How to deposit funds, commissary, and payment options
If you need to post an immigration bond for someone held at Coastal Bend Detention Center, start with ICE's CeBonds webpage. You can verify bond information, post bonds for eligible detained aliens, and sign up for electronic notifications. 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. That form alone states the bond's terms and conditions. The Bond Fact Sheet is informational only and does not create legal rights or benefits enforceable against ICE or the federal government. For routine commissary or trust deposits, use approved methods such as online vendors, kiosks, or mailed money orders or cashier's checks. Follow deposit instructions exactly, and avoid sending cash or personal checks.
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Bond posting hours for detained aliens are 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the time zone where the alien is detained.
Use the CeBonds webpage to verify bond details, post bonds for eligible detained aliens, and enroll for electronic notifications. Arrange the posting during the accepted hours, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. local time.
Typical options include approved online vendors, facility kiosks, or mailed money orders or cashier’s checks. Do not send cash or personal checks, and follow the facility’s deposit instructions exactly, including any approved sender requirements.
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