ACCC is an immigration detention facility in Natchez, MS, operating under contract with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). People held here are civil immigration detainees - they are not serving a criminal sentence. They are being held while their immigration cases proceed, which may include removal proceedings, bond hearings, asylum claims, or other immigration court processes. Information on this page was last verified August 2026.
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The primary tool for locating someone in ICE custody is the ICE Online Detainee Locator. You will need one of the following:
- The detainee's A-Number (Alien Registration Number) - a nine-digit number that begins with A or #. If shorter than nine digits, add leading zeros to reach nine total. This is the most reliable search method.
- The detainee's full legal name, country of birth, and date of birth - exact matches only.
The ICE locator has limitations. ICE is currently detaining people in more facilities than the system consistently reflects, and recent transfers may take 24 to 48 hours or longer to update. If the locator shows no result:
1. Call the ICE ERO (Enforcement and Removal Operations) tip line at 888-351-4024
2. Call ACCC directly at 800-944-6610
3. Search InmateAid's detainee locator which draws from multiple data sources
4. Contact an immigration attorney or legal aid organization - attorneys sometimes have faster access to ICE custody records
If you believe someone was recently detained but cannot confirm where, call the ICE detainee locator line at 888-351-4024 with as much identifying information as possible.
ICE detention is civil administrative detention, not criminal incarceration. People held at ACCC have not been convicted of a crime simply by being in detention. They are being held while U.S. immigration authorities process their cases - which may include removal (deportation) proceedings, bond hearings, asylum claims, or appeals.
Civil immigration detention is governed by ICE detention standards, not by state or local criminal justice rules. This distinction affects detainee rights, access to legal counsel, and the processes available to challenge detention.
Key differences from criminal jail:
- No right to a government-appointed attorney. Detainees have the right to legal representation but must secure it themselves or through nonprofit legal aid.
- Detention is not a sentence. There is no fixed end date - detention continues while the immigration case proceeds.
- The case proceeds through immigration court (EOIR), not a criminal court.
- Bond may be available for some detainees - an immigration judge or ICE officer may set bond, which the family can pay to secure release while the case continues.
Understanding these differences is important for knowing what steps to take and which resources apply.
Phone calls from ACCC are outbound - your family member calls you. Calls are generally recorded and monitored. Calls to attorneys are handled separately under legal privilege procedures and should not be recorded.
Contact ACCC at 800-944-6610 to confirm the current phone provider and how to set up an account to receive calls.
Note: immigration detainees sometimes have access to free or low-cost legal calls through facility legal services or nonprofit programs. An immigration attorney can advise on what communication options are available for legal representation purposes.
Visitation rules at ICE detention facilities vary significantly by facility, contract type, and current operational status. Some facilities permit in-person visits; others have suspended visitation or permit only legal visits. Video visitation may be available at some facilities.
Before making the trip, call ACCC at 800-944-6610 to confirm:
- Whether in-person visitation is currently available
- Current visiting hours and days
- Whether advance registration is required
- What identification visitors must present
- Whether children are permitted
Do not travel to the facility without confirming visitation is available. Rules can change without public notice. Read InmateAid's visitation guide for a general checklist of what to bring and what to expect.
Visitation Information - Adams County Correctional Center
Facility Address
20 Hobo Forks Road, Natchez, MS 39120 Phone: 601-304-3003
This address is for visiting only, not for sending mail. The ICE Supervisory Deportation Officer for this facility can be reached at 318-483-1700.
Visiting Hours
Hours are split by custody level.
Low Custody: Monday and Wednesday from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., Saturday from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m.
High Custody: Tuesday and Friday from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., Thursday from 12 p.m. to 8 p.m., Sunday from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Holidays: 8 a.m. to 12 p.m.
The facility holds visitation on federal holidays in addition to regular days. Schedules can change based on operational needs, so confirm before traveling.
Who Can Visit
Visitation is limited to immediate family. That includes mothers, fathers, stepparents, foster parents, brothers, sisters, stepbrothers, stepsisters, biological and adopted children, stepchildren, foster children, and spouses (including common-law spouses).
Only three adults and two minor children (age 17 or under) are allowed at one visit. Space is limited. Children must stay under direct adult supervision the entire time.
All visitors 18 and older must show a valid photo ID: state or federal ID, passport, or Resident Alien Card. Anyone under 18 must be brought by a parent or legal guardian.
Visiting Rules
All friend and family visits are non-contact.
You cannot pass anything to the detainee or carry items into the visitation area. Items may need to go in a locker or stay in your vehicle. Every visitor and their belongings are subject to search, including pat-down, bag inspection, and metal scan. Refusing a search means you do not get in.
No firearms or weapons of any kind. No cell phones, pagers, radios, or other electronics in secure areas. Staff will not hold unauthorized items for you.
If you appear intoxicated, you will be turned away. If contraband is found on you, local law enforcement gets called.
You may bring up to $20 per person for the vending machines, in $5 bills, $1 bills, or quarters. Vending machine food is the only food allowed in the visiting room. The exception is baby bottles and baby food in unopened sealed plastic containers. If you bring a baby, you are limited to one diaper and one bottle, no diaper bag.
A supervisor or higher can deny or cancel any visit. Visits can be terminated for disruptive behavior, intoxication, falsified ID, refusal to be searched, or any rule violation.
Former ICE detainees, people with criminal records, and people in deportation proceedings are not automatically blocked from visiting, but you must disclose this to the facility administrator before registering. Failure to disclose can cost you visitation privileges.
Dress Code
No low-cut, revealing, see-through, extremely tight, or midriff-baring clothing. No tank tops, halter tops, sleeveless or strapless dresses, or swimsuits. No bandanas, camouflage, military-style clothing, or anything resembling a security uniform. No clothing with gang, obscene, or distracting messages or designs.
No coats, jackets, hooded shirts, raincoats, or outer garments. No hats unless religious. No sunglasses, jewelry, or watches. No stilettos or heels. No keys (lockers are available in the front lobby).
Undergarments required but not visible. Skirts and dresses no more than 2 inches above the knee. Shoes required (no thongs, slippers, or open-toe). Religious head coverings are allowed.
The correctional supervisor on duty has final say on what is appropriate.
Attorney Visits
In-person attorney visits run weekdays 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. and weekends and holidays 8 a.m. to 12 p.m.
A list of pro bono legal organizations is posted in every housing unit and updated quarterly. Detainees are responsible for contacting these organizations to set up appointments.
For video teleconference (VTC) meetings or confidential legal phone calls, attorneys must request appointments through ERO eFile. Available windows are 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday and 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. Saturday, Sunday, and holidays. Appointments run in 60-minute blocks, can be booked up to 2 weeks ahead but no later than 24 hours before the slot, and are first-come, first-served. No attorney gets more than one 60-minute appointment with the same detainee per day.
Each ERO eFile request must include the attorney's full name and contact info, the detainee's name and A-number (or name, date of birth, and country of birth), and the meeting ID and passcode in the Virtual Meeting Information section. Required attachments: a scan of the attorney's government ID, proof of legal status (bar card, attorney license, paralegal license), and the eFiled G-28 unless this is a pre-representational visit. If a legal assistant is joining alone, attach a letter of authorization on firm letterhead and a scan of the assistant's ID.
Only legal representatives, legal assistants, and interpreters are allowed on these calls. No family, no friends. Sessions are confidential; an officer stays within sight but out of earshot and will knock 5 minutes before time is up.
If no slots are available or you have an emergency, contact AdamsCountyVirtualAttorney@corecivic.com or the facility at 601-304-3081.
Legal Mail by Email
Attorneys can send legal correspondence to AdamsCountyVirtualAttorney@corecivic.com. Note that this address is also used to schedule Zoom legal visits, so mark legal mail clearly in the subject line. Include a cover sheet with the detainee's full name, A-number, sender's return fax number, total page count, and a "Legal Mail" notation.
Documents are inspected for contraband but not read, then delivered to the detainee. Processing happens during business hours Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., excluding holidays.
Consular Visits
Consular officials can visit their nationals at any time. Call the ICE Supervisory Deportation Officer at 318-483-1700 to make arrangements, and bring credentials.
Clergy Visits
Clergy can visit at any time but must arrange the visit ahead of time through the Chaplain's Office.
Directions from Baton Rouge Airport
Head north on Jackie Cochran Drive toward Sally Ride Drive. Slight right onto Sally Ride Drive. Left onto Veterans Memorial Boulevard. Merge onto I-110 North toward Natchez. Take Exit 8B on the left for US-61 Scenic Highway. Right onto Scenic Highway/61 North and continue on US-61 North into Mississippi. Slight right onto US-61 N/US-84 East Devereux Drive, continuing on US-61 N/US-84 E. Slight right onto US-84 E/US-98 E. Chance Road becomes Hobo Forks Road. The facility is on the left.
Money sent to a detainee's account at ACCC can be used for commissary purchases, phone calls, and postage. ICE detention facilities use various deposit systems depending on the facility operator and contract.
Contact ACCC at 800-944-6610 to confirm the accepted deposit method for this facility. Visit InmateAid's send money page for deposit instructions specific to ACCC. Use your family member's full legal name and their A-Number or facility ID number exactly as they appear in the facility's records.
Note: commissary availability and what detainees are permitted to purchase varies by facility and current operational policy. Confirm with the facility what funds can be used for.
ACCC accepts incoming mail addressed to your family member at 20 Hobo Fork Road. Include their full legal name and A-Number or facility-assigned ID on every piece. Standard rules apply: plain white paper, no staples, no glitter, no stickers, no colored ink. Photos in standard print size with nothing written on the back.
Mail at ICE detention facilities is subject to inspection. Do not include documents that could affect the immigration case in personal mail - legal documents should be sent directly from an attorney.
InmateAid's send mail service prints and mails on approved stock from your phone or computer.
This is the most important section on this page.
Immigration detention is a legal process. A licensed immigration attorney or accredited representative can make a significant difference in the outcome of a case - from filing for bond to preparing a defense to deportation. The sooner legal representation is secured, the better.
Free and low-cost legal help is available:
National Immigrant Justice Center - provides free legal services to immigrants, including those in detention. Operates remotely in many states.
RAICES - provides free and low-cost immigration legal services. Strong presence in Texas and Southeast detention facilities.
ACLU Immigrants Rights Project - litigates on behalf of immigrants and provides know-your-rights resources.
CLINIC (Catholic Legal Immigration Network) - accredited immigration legal services through a national network of affiliates.
If you are searching for legal aid in Mississippi specifically, the immigration court for ACCC's jurisdiction maintains a list of legal service providers. Call the EOIR Automated Case Information System at 800-898-7180 for court information and legal services referrals.
Warning about notarios: In some communities, non-lawyers called notarios or immigration consultants offer immigration help. They are not licensed to give legal advice or represent anyone in immigration court. Using an unauthorized representative can harm a case. Verify that any representative is a licensed attorney or accredited through the Board of Immigration Appeals before engaging them.
The legal aid organizations listed above are provided as a public service.
Immigration cases at ACCC are processed through the Executive Office for Immigration Review (EOIR), the immigration court system operated by the U.S. Department of Justice. Immigration court is a civil court - it is separate from criminal courts.
The general process:
Notice to Appear (NTA): The document that initiates removal proceedings. It lists the grounds for removal and a court date. If a court date has not yet been set, the NTA will note "to be determined."
Master Calendar Hearing: An initial short hearing where the detainee or their attorney states whether they are contesting removal. This is not the merits hearing - it is a scheduling and procedural hearing.
Individual (Merits) Hearing: The substantive hearing where the case is argued. The detainee or their attorney presents their case. The DHS trial attorney presents the government's case.
Decision and Appeals: The immigration judge issues a decision. Either party may appeal to the Board of Immigration Appeals (BIA). Further appeals may go to the federal circuit courts.
To find out the specific hearing date and court for your family member's case, call the EOIR Automated Case Information System at 800-898-7180. You will need the A-Number. The system is available 24 hours.
Bond: For some detainees, an immigration judge may set bond allowing release from detention while the case continues. Bond amounts vary significantly. An attorney can advise on bond eligibility and petition for a bond hearing if one has not occurred.
ICE detention conditions, facility locations, visitation rules, and legal resources in Mississippi are documented in InmateAid's Mississippi immigration resources hub. That page covers Mississippi-specific legal aid organizations, current facility information, and immigration court locations.
Frequently Asked Questions about ACCC
How do I find someone detained by ICE?
Use the ICE Online Detainee Locator at locator.ice.gov with the person's A-Number or full legal name, country of birth, and date of birth. If the search returns no result, the transfer may not yet be in the system. Call ICE ERO at 888-351-4024 or ACCC directly at 800-944-6610. If you believe someone was recently detained but cannot confirm where, calling a local immigration legal aid organization may also help.
Is ICE detention the same as going to jail?
No. ICE detention is civil administrative detention, not criminal incarceration. People in ICE detention have not been convicted of a crime simply by being detained - they are being held while their immigration cases are processed. The facility may look like a jail, but the legal framework governing the detention is civil immigration law, not criminal law.
Does my family member have the right to a lawyer in immigration court?
They have the right to be represented by an attorney but not the right to a government-appointed attorney at no cost. They must secure legal representation themselves or through nonprofit legal aid. See the legal resources section above for free and low-cost options. Having legal representation significantly affects case outcomes.
How long can someone be held in ICE detention?
There is no fixed limit in most circumstances. ICE detention continues while the immigration case proceeds, which can take weeks, months, or in some cases years depending on the complexity of the case, court backlogs, and appeals. A bond hearing may result in release pending the case - an immigration attorney can advise on bond eligibility.
What is an A-Number and why do I need it?
The A-Number (Alien Registration Number) is the unique nine-digit identifier assigned to each person in the immigration system. It is the most reliable way to search the ICE Detainee Locator and track case status through the EOIR system. It appears on any immigration paperwork your family member has received. If you do not have it, call 800-944-6610 or contact an immigration attorney who may be able to locate it through official channels.
Can I visit my family member at ACCC?
Visitation availability varies by facility and can change. Call 800-944-6610 to confirm current visiting hours, registration requirements, and whether in-person visits are currently permitted. Do not travel without confirming in advance.
What should I do if I cannot afford an immigration attorney?
Contact the legal aid organizations listed on this page - the National Immigrant Justice Center, RAICES, ACLU Immigrants Rights Project, and CLINIC all provide free or low-cost services. The EOIR court for your family member's jurisdiction also maintains a list of legal service providers. Call 800-898-7180 for referrals.
If fewer than 3 IC facilities in state, supplement with facilities from adjacent states
given that ICE transfers across state lines are common and families may need to know
about facilities in neighboring states.
ONE DISCLAIMER - BOTTOM OF PAGE
This page provides factual information for informational purposes only.
It is not legal advice and does not create an attorney-client relationship.
Immigration law is complex and changes frequently. For advice specific to
your situation, consult a licensed immigration attorney or accredited representative.