Before Your First Visit to Joe Corley: What ID You Need and What to Expect at Check-In
First visits are stressful — mostly because you don't know what they'll ask for at the front desk. Here's what to bring, what check-in looks like at Joe Corley Processing Center, and the numbers to call if you want to confirm anything beforehand.
Call ahead to confirm visiting hours and procedures. For detainee information at Joe Corley, dial (936) 520-5000 between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. The facility is required to share its visitation schedule and rules both in writing and by phone, so you should get the details from a live person or a recorded message.
- ✓ Detainee’s first and last name (including any hyphenated names)
- ✓ Any aliases the detainee may use
- ✓ Date of birth
- ✓ Country of birth
Bring a government-issued photo ID. Adults won't be admitted without one. Not sure if your specific ID will work? Call ahead - staff can tell you exactly what's accepted before you make the drive.
Expect a check-in process when you arrive. You'll need to identify yourself and register before being admitted. Screening is how the facility maintains safety and order, so build in extra time - even if you feel prepared.
Making the trip doesn't guarantee you'll get in. Staff screen visitors at arrival and can deny entry - or end a visit early - if something raises a safety or security concern. If that happens, step back, find out which rule triggered the decision, and confirm the current procedures by phone before trying again.
- ✓ Call (936) 520-5000 between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. to confirm the current visiting hours and procedures before you go
- ✓ Have the detainee’s full biographical information ready when you call (first/last names, any aliases, date of birth, country of birth)
- ✓ Bring your government-issued photo ID (adult visitors won’t be admitted without it)
- ✓ Give yourself extra time so you’re not rushing through screening and registration
Practical Tips
- ✓ Don’t expect the detainee to be able to call you back - detainees at Joe Corley cannot receive incoming phone calls
- ✓ If you need to leave an urgent message for a detainee, call (936) 521-4000 and be ready to provide the detainee’s full name and A-number, plus your name and phone number where you can be reached
Reminder: Rules and hours can change. A quick call to (936) 520-5000 before you leave can save you a wasted trip.
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