El Paso Service Processing Center (ICE)

US Immigration & Customs Enforcement-ICE

Last Updated: August 10, 2024
Address
8915 Montana Ave, El Paso, TX 79925
Beds
840
County
El Paso
Phone
915-225-0700
Email
epsheriff@epcounty.com

El Paso SPC is for US Immigration & Customs Enforcement-ICE offenders have not been sentenced yet and are detained here until their case is heard.

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You can support your loved ones at El Paso SPC on InmateAid, if you have any immediate questions contact the facility directly at 915-225-0700.

The El Paso Service Processing Center (ICE) is a US Immigration and Customs Enforcement facility located at 8915 Montana Ave in El Paso, TX in El Paso County. This medium-security facility is operated by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security and functions as a holding center for immigration detainees awaiting trial, deportation, or serving sentences following conviction.

To find an ICE inmate, please use the Detainee Locator System with the A-Number search being the most efficient method. The A-number must be exactly nine digits; if shorter, zeros should be added at the beginning. When searching by name, the first and last names must be entered as an exact match, and the detainee's correct country of birth must be selected. Please note that records of individuals under 18 cannot be searched.

Detainees at this facility are assigned to housing based on their custody level, determined by various factors including sentence length and criminal history. The detention center provides a wide range of educational and vocational training programs. Additionally, the facility is equipped to meet most detainee needs, including dietary, health, fitness, education, religious practices, and entertainment. As a privately operated facility, it undergoes frequent inspections to ensure it remains in top condition, maintaining a clean record to secure ongoing government contracts.

The EPSPC is an immigration detention facility that is technically an ICE Service Processing Center. It houses immigrant detainees who are either awaiting deportation or having their cases heard before the El Paso Immigration Court. The facility has space for about 840 inmates, with a daily population of around 770. Because of its proximity to the border, it sometimes serves as a staging area for ICE to hold immigrants before deportation.

The Service Processing Center was one of 1,528 facilities that were used to house immigration detainees during the last decade and one of 654 facilities nationwide that housed ICE detainees during the most recent 12-month period. Of these 654, 324 facilities had at least 10 individuals who were deported or released. Excluding those facilities with fewer than 10 exits, the El Paso Service Processing Center last year ranked in the top 3 percent nationwide in the number of individuals leaving ICE detention. This means that 3 percent of the locations contributed the same or a larger number of exits, while 97 percent had a smaller number.

Deportations. Nationally, the most common reason that a detainee left ICE detention was that they were deported from the United States. During the most recent 12 month period for which comprehensive data are available, nationwide 81 percent of those leaving ICE detention were deported or "voluntarily" departed. By way of comparison, a higher percentage of detainees (88 percent) left the country from the El Paso Service Processing Center because they were formally deported, or left under the so-called "voluntary departure" procedure.

If you need information about a detainee that is housed at this facility, you may call (915) 225-0700/0717 between the hours of 7 a.m. and 11 p.m. When you call, please have the individual’s biographical information ready, including first, last and hyphenated names, any aliases he or she may use, date of birth and country of birth. Immigration Detainee Locator

Following the intake process, which includes property inventory, medical screening, and booking, inmates are assigned to the general population. Housing assignments are based on the classification of their charges, whether felony or misdemeanor, to ensure proper management and safety within the facility.

After processing, inmates are assigned to a housing area based on classification. Compliance with jail rules typically results in a lower classification and more privileges, while rule violations or additional charges lead to a higher classification and fewer privileges. Inmates serving as trustees within the jail undertake various tasks, including cooking, laundry, and commissary management, often receiving minimal compensation or sentence reduction for their services.

The jail is designed with "pods," featuring a large common area with affixed tables and attached seats, and individual cells typically on two levels. Inmates spend certain times in their cells and other times congregating in the pod for activities like playing cards, games, reading, or watching television. Movement outside the pod, such as trips to the commissary, library, or recreation area, occurs under the constant supervision of unarmed correctional officers. The environment in the county jail is considered less stressful than that of a prison because the sentences are much shorter.

The jail offers a phone program for outbound calls only, with inmates unable to receive incoming calls. Accepting collect calls can be expensive, sometimes exceeding $10 per call. Alternatively, setting up an account through a third-party phone company may entail high fees per minute of usage. Click here for discounts on inmate calls, especially if the communication with your inmate is frequent. It's important to remember that all phone calls are recorded, and discussing sensitive legal matters over these lines is discouraged.

Books and magazines ordered for inmates must come directly from the publisher. This policy ensures that the items are new, untampered, and comply with the facility's regulations. The Jail enforces this rule to prevent the introduction of contraband or prohibited materials. By restricting orders to publishers, the facility can better maintain security and control over the content entering the institution. Any books or magazines not received directly from the publisher will be rejected and not delivered to the inmate. You may, however, send letters and selfies to inmates with this easy-to-use app, packages starting at only $8.00.

Inmate workers are chosen based on conduct and cooperation with staff. Participation in the community service program can sometimes reduce sentences. Commissary is available weekly, with orders submitted via kiosk two days in advance. On holidays, there may be increased spending limits. Upon receiving commissary items, inmates must present their ID, check their order, and sign for it in the presence of the commissary employee. Indigent inmates are provided with all essential basic hygiene items including USPS stamps and writing materials.

Inmate Locator

To utilize the Inmate Search page on InmateAid, begin by selecting the relevant prison facility in Texas. This allows you to view the current list of inmates housed at El Paso Service Processing Center (ICE).

The second section features the InmateAid Inmate Search tool, providing a user-generated database of inmates. You can access this resource to utilize any of InmateAid's services. If you require assistance in creating an inmate profile to maintain communication, please contact us at aid@inmateaid.com, and we'll gladly help you locate your loved one.

As a last resort, you might have to pay for that information if we do not have it. The Arrest Record Search will cost you a small amount, but their data is the freshest available and for that reason, they charge to access it.

Visitation Information

Visitation

Public Visiting Hours
Administration visitor hours are from 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Monday through Friday.

Detainee Visitation
Visitors must have a valid verifiable photo identification card. Minors who are visiting the facility must be accompanied by an adult guardian (18 years or older). Children must not be left unaccompanied in the waiting room, visiting room or any other area. Any disruptive conduct on either party will result in the termination of the visit.
Visiting hours are scheduled according to the detainee’s first initial of their last name.

The hours are as follows:
Saturday, 12:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m., A-F
Saturday, 7:00 p.m. - 9:30 p.m., G-L
Sunday, 12:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m., M-S
Sunday, 7:00 p.m. - 9:30 p.m., S-Z

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