Joe Corley Detention 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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The Joe Corley Processing Center (ICE) - GEO is a US Immigration and Customs Enforcement facility located at 500 Hilbig St in Conroe, TX in Montgomery 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 Joe Corley Processing Center in Conroe, Texas, is one of the largest privately operated immigration detention facilities in the southern United States. Managed by GEO Group under contract with the Department of Homeland Security and U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, the detention center houses ICE detainees awaiting immigration hearings, asylum proceedings, deportation actions, or transfer within the federal detention system. Located north of Houston in Montgomery County, the facility also supports federal detention operations involving the U.S. Marshals Service. GEO Group operational records identify the detention center as having an approximate capacity of 1,517 beds, making it one of the largest ICE detention centers in Texas. The facility operates under GEO Group administrative leadership in coordination with ICE Enforcement and Removal Operations, although public ICE records do not consistently identify a named warden or jail administrator.
Originally developed as a federal detention facility supporting multiple agencies, the Joe Corley Processing Center has become deeply integrated into ICE’s Gulf Coast detention infrastructure. The detention center contains secure housing units, intake and booking sections, medical and mental health clinics, transportation staging areas, recreation yards, attorney visitation rooms, dining operations, and administrative offices supporting around-the-clock detention functions. ICE detainees housed at the facility are generally processed through immigration courts serving the Houston region, one of the busiest immigration court systems in the country. The detention center’s proximity to Houston and major transportation corridors allows ICE to efficiently coordinate detainee movement, deportation flights, and transfers throughout the federal immigration detention network.
One distinguishing feature of the Joe Corley Processing Center is its dual role supporting both ICE and U.S. Marshals Service detention operations. GEO Group has repeatedly highlighted the facility’s accreditation through organizations such as the American Correctional Association and the National Commission on Correctional Health Care. The detention center also became an important economic driver for the Conroe area, providing correctional, transportation, healthcare, food service, and administrative jobs tied to long-term federal detention contracts. ICE population statistics from 2025 showed the facility routinely housing more than 800 immigration detainees daily, reflecting the center’s significance within the expanding federal immigration detention system.
ICE Detainee Information
This facility holds immigration detainees under an active contract with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement in addition to its regular population. ICE detainees are civil immigration detainees, not criminal defendants, and are held while their immigration cases are processed. The rules, rights, and services that apply to ICE detainees differ from those that apply to the general jail population.
To locate an ICE detainee at this facility, use the ICE Online Detainee Locator at locator.ice.gov. You will need the detainee's A-Number, a nine-digit Alien Registration Number that appears on any immigration document they have received. If the A-Number has fewer than nine digits, add zeros at the beginning. If you do not have the A-Number, you can search using the detainee's full legal name, country of birth, and date of birth. Names must be an exact match; try variations if the first search returns no results.
Immigration bond works differently from criminal bail. Not all detainees are eligible for bond; those with certain criminal convictions or prior deportation orders may be subject to mandatory detention. For those who are eligible, the bond is set by an immigration judge and typically ranges from $1,500 to over $10,000. Bond must be paid in full before release. An immigration attorney can request a bond hearing and argue for a lower amount based on the detainee's circumstances.
Unlike criminal defendants, ICE detainees do not have the right to a government-appointed attorney. They must hire a private immigration attorney or find free legal help through a nonprofit organization. RAICES provides legal services and bond assistance at raicestexas.org. The National Immigrant Justice Center offers free legal representation at immigrantjustice.org. Many immigration courts also maintain a list of free and low-cost legal service providers available to detainees upon request.
ICE transfers detainees between facilities frequently and with little advance notice, sometimes to locations far from family and legal counsel. If you cannot locate your family member through this page, search the ICE Online Detainee Locator again at locator.ice.gov with their A-Number. If they have an attorney, notify the attorney immediately as transfers affect court appearances and case timelines. Search here - ICE Detainee Locator.
Detainees cannot receive incoming calls; however, urgent messages can be left by calling (936) 521-4000 and providing the detainee's full name, alien registration number, and the caller's contact information.
The center's educational programming includes the use of smart board technology, customized learning plans, small class sizes, and differentiated learning groups. Vocational programs offered cover a wide range of fields, including career and technical education, professional portfolio development, and nationally recognized certification tracks. Cognitive behavioral treatment programs, faith-based services, and substance abuse education and treatment are also provided to support detainee rehabilitation efforts.
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.
