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West Texas Detention Center
Also known as: West Texas Detention Facility, West Facility
Physical Address
401 South Vaquero AvenueSierra Blanca, TX, 79851 Find inmate search, visitation, mail, phone, and commissary information for West Texas Detention Center in Sierra Blanca, TX. Use this guide to confirm facility details and next steps.
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Phone & Messaging
How to Contact an Inmate at West Texas Detention Center (TX)
Getting reliable information quickly is the hard part. Here are the phone numbers for West Texas Detention Center, what to have ready when you call, and how to avoid the most common delays.
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Visitation
Visiting West Texas Detention Center: schedule, arrival, and what to expect
Visiting at West Texas Detention Center runs on a set daily window, organized by the detainee's gender. Check the schedule below, then plan your arrival so you don't lose precious time to check-in and security.
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Sending Commissary
Where to Post an Immigration Bond for Someone at West Texas Detention Center (What to Expect)
Trying to get someone released from West Texas Detention Center on an immigration bond? Here's what catches most people off guard: you usually can't pay the bond at the detention center itself.
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Visitation
- Visiting sessions at West Texas Detention Center last 30 minutes and are limited to a maximum of two visitors.
- Visitors should arrive at least 30 minutes before the scheduled visit for security processing and check‑in.
- Attorneys may visit clients 24 hours a day, seven days a week, including holidays.
Communication
- To get information on a detainee at West Texas Detention Facility, call the facility number during 8:00 AM–5:00 PM and have identifying detainee details ready.
- CFIA advertises a family assistance phone line families can call to help with posting bonds or obtaining release.
Sending Commissary
- Accepted payment types for immigration bonds are money orders, cashier’s checks, or certified checks.
- Bonds over $10,000 require a single cashier’s or certified check.
- Licensed immigration bond agents can post bonds electronically for a fee, typically around 2%–10%.
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Topic Overviews
Visitation
Visits at West Texas Detention Center are scheduled by detainee gender, with specific days and times for male and female detainees. Check the facility schedule before planning your trip. Standard on-site visits last 30 minutes and allow a maximum of two visitors per session. Arrive at least 30 minutes early to complete check-in and security processing so your visit can start on time. Attorneys have unrestricted access and may visit clients 24 hours a day, seven days a week, including holidays. Visitor parking is free on site. The facility can restrict or cancel visits for security, lockdowns, or health reasons. Remote or video visitation availability varies by unit and scheduling rules.
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How are visiting days and times scheduled at West Texas Detention Center?
On-site visitation is organized by detainee gender, with separate visiting days and times for men and women. Check the facility's published schedule before booking since availability and assigned days can differ by gender and unit.
Visitation
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How long are visits and how many visitors can I bring?
Visits are 30 minutes long and limited to a maximum of two visitors per session. Arrive at least 30 minutes early for check-in and security processing.
Visitation
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How can I get information about a detainee at West Texas Detention Center?
Call the facility during daytime business hours and have the detainee’s identifying details ready. Staff can also confirm current visiting options, scheduling rules, and any temporary restrictions.
Visitation
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How do I get information about an inmate at West Texas Detention Center?
Call the facility during 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Have identifying detainee details ready when you call.
Communication
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What payment methods are accepted to post an immigration bond for someone at West Texas Detention Center?
You can typically pay with a money order, cashier’s check, or certified check. If the bond is over $10,000, it must be paid with a single cashier’s or certified check.
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