Joe Corley Detention Facility, TX

Joe Corley Detention Facility follows ICE standards allowing detainees to maintain ties through visits with family, community members, legal representatives, and consular officials—though all visitation is subject to facility safety and security. Attorney visits work differently: meetings between attorneys (and their assistants) and detainees are confidential, with no auditory supervision, and private consultation rooms are available. The facility posts visitation rules and hours in the detainee handbook and in areas where detainees can see them. For entry, every adult visitor needs a government-issued photo ID—staff verify your identity before admission. Virtual attorney visits through Microsoft Teams offer an alternative to in-person meetings. Non-legal visits may be monitored or recorded depending on the visit type and facility rules.

Detainees at Joe Corley Detention Facility can't receive incoming phone calls. Need to leave an urgent message? Call (936) 521-4000 with the detainee's full name and alien registration number, then follow any additional prompts. For legal communication, attorneys can use VAV (virtual attorney visitation) for confidential conversations through Microsoft Teams instead of meeting in person. Standard legal visits and virtual appointments are scheduled through ICE's ERO eFile system; exigent situations may be routed through the facility's VAV email address. Only legal representatives, legal assistants, and interpreters can join VAV sessions—family and friends cannot participate. Attorneys must show appropriate ID (such as a bar card), and recording any visit or call is prohibited.

For general detainee information at Joe Corley Detention Facility, call (936) 520-5000 between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. Have the detainee's biographical information ready. Prefer to search online? Check federal, Texas state, or county jail rosters and offender locators to confirm custody status. Use the strongest identifier you have—TDCJ/SID, a booking number, or full name—to narrow results. Without an ID number, try a statewide offender search. Keep in mind that county and third-party rosters vary in completeness, so details may differ between sources. Always confirm before taking action. You can also sign up for notification services like IVSS, VINE, or SAVNS to get automated custody-status alerts.

Joe Corley Detention Facility follows ICE medical standards requiring access to appropriate medical, dental, and mental-health care, including emergency services. Detainees receive an intake medical, dental, and mental-health screening as soon as possible—no later than 12 hours after arrival. A qualified, licensed professional completes a comprehensive health assessment, including a physical exam and mental-health screening, within 14 days of entering custody. Health information stays confidential, with medical records kept separate from other detention files under written access procedures. The facility also provides communication assistance for detainees with disabilities and limited English proficiency. Pregnant detainees should not be restrained except in truly extraordinary circumstances where restraints are absolutely necessary.