Webb Co Detention Center is a privately operated correctional facility in Laredo, TX, managed by the contracted operator under contract with the contracting corrections agency. The day-to-day operations at this facility are run by the contracted operator, but the rules governing who is held here, what programs are available, and how release works are set by the contracting corrections agency - not by the private operator. If you have questions about programs, release dates, or official policies, contact the contracting corrections agency directly, not the contracted operator's corporate office. Information on this page was last verified August 2026.
Webb Co Detention Center operates under contract with the contracting corrections agency. The policies governing your family member's incarceration - programs, release, and official rules - are set by the contracting corrections agency. For questions beyond what this page covers, contact the contracting corrections agency directly.
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Start with the the contracting corrections agency inmate or detainee search - this is the authoritative source for current location and custody status. Private facility records are maintained by the contracting government agency, not by the contracted operator. You can also use InmateAid's inmate locator to search by name across Texas facilities.
If your family member was recently transferred to Webb Co Detention Center, allow 24 to 48 hours for records to update before assuming a search result is wrong. You can also pull their arrest record and conviction details to confirm case status. For direct questions, call Webb Co Detention Center at 956-723-1985.
This is the question most families do not know to ask - and it matters.
the contracted operator manages the day-to-day operations at Webb Co Detention Center: staffing, facility maintenance, food service, and daily scheduling. But the contracted operator does not set the policies that govern your family member's incarceration. Those policies come from the contracting corrections agency, the government agency that contracted the contracted operator to run this facility.
What this means practically: if you have a question about programs, parole eligibility, release dates, sentence credits, or official inmate rights, the answer comes from the contracting corrections agency - not from the contracted operator's main phone line or website. If the contracted operator staff cannot answer a policy question, that is why. Escalate to the contracting corrections agency directly for anything involving official policy or your family member's legal status.
For operational questions - current visiting hours, phone provider, commissary procedures - the Webb Co Detention Center facility staff at 956-723-1985 are the right contact.
Your family member calls you - you cannot call them. All calls are recorded and monitored except verified attorney calls.
Calls from Webb Co Detention Center go through the facility's contracted phone provider. Visit InmateAid's prison calls page to find the current provider and get your account set up before the first call.
Private facilities use the same major phone providers as government-run facilities - GTL, ICSolutions, Securus, or others depending on the contract. The setup process is the same regardless of operator. Do not let it be a barrier.
Visitation at Webb Co Detention Center follows the rules set by the contracting corrections agency and implemented by the contracted operator staff. Most private facilities require advance visitor registration - contact Webb Co Detention Center at 956-723-1985 to confirm the registration process and current visiting hours before making the trip.
General rules that apply at most private correctional facilities: dress conservatively, avoid colors or patterns that resemble inmate clothing, leave your phone and valuables in your car or facility lockers, bring valid government-issued ID. Children may require specific authorization. Call 956-723-1985 before every visit to confirm current hours - private facilities do not always maintain consistent schedules and policies can change without public notice. Read InmateAid's visitation guide for a full pre-visit checklist.
Visitation Information - Webb County Detention Center
Facility Contacts
ICE Supervisory Detention and Deportation Officer: 956-615-9720 Virtual attorney visit email: webbcountydetentioncentervav@corecivic.com Legal visitation request fax: 956-729-4043 Legal mail fax: 956-729-4045
Visiting Hours
Visit times are split by custody level (Low/Medium-Low and Medium-High/High) and apply to both males and females. Schedules can change without notice.
Sunday: 9 a.m. to 11 a.m., Low/Med-Low 1 p.m. to 3 p.m., Med-High/High
Monday: 9 a.m. to 11 a.m., Med-High/High 1 p.m. to 3 p.m., Low/Med-Low
Tuesday: 9 a.m. to 11 a.m., Low/Med-Low 1 p.m. to 3 p.m., Med-High/High
Wednesday: Special visits or accommodations only
Thursday: 1 p.m. to 3 p.m., Med-High/High
Friday: 9 a.m. to 11 a.m., Med-High/High 1 p.m. to 3 p.m., Low/Med-Low
Saturday: 9 a.m. to 11 a.m., Low/Med-Low 1 p.m. to 3 p.m., Med-High/High
Holidays follow the daily schedule. Special request visits are scheduled on Wednesdays.
Visit Limits
Each visitor is limited to one visit per day. Special visit times or extended periods can be granted through a pre-approved written request submitted by the detainee.
Visits between family members detained at the facility may be approved through a written request to the Chief of Security after proof of relationship is verified.
Shift supervisors can deny, cancel, or postpone any visit that threatens or interrupts facility security, safety, or order.
Who Can Visit
Minors must be supervised by an adult guardian at all times.
Dress Code
Visitors must be in appropriate and socially acceptable attire. The following are prohibited:
Short shorts Mini skirts above mid-thigh Short dresses Tank tops Sleeveless shirts Any see-through, transparent, or revealing clothing Caps, hats, beanies, headbands, bandanas Pants, shorts, or skirts worn below the waistline Open-toe shoes or sandals Purses, bags, totes, backpacks
Visiting Rules
All friend and family visits are non-contact.
No firearms or weapons of any kind on facility property. No cell phones or electronics inside the facility. No delivery of packages, items, or mail through visitation. Visitors cannot pass anything to detainees or carry items into the visitation area.
Every visitor is subject to a pat-down, bag inspection, vehicle search, and metal scan. Refusing a search means you will not be admitted to the property. If you appear intoxicated or under the influence, you will be turned away.
Attorney Visits
In-person attorney visits run seven days a week, 8 a.m. to 9 p.m., including weekends.
A list of pro bono legal organizations is posted in every housing unit and updated quarterly. Detainees are responsible for contacting these organizations to schedule appointments. Phone calls to legal representatives can be granted through a verbal or written request to staff.
Virtual Attorney Visits and Legal Calls
Attorneys can request Virtual Attorney Visitation (VAV) meetings or confidential legal phone calls by emailing webbcountydetentioncentervav@corecivic.com or by faxing a Legal Visitation Request Form to 956-729-4043. A Webb County staff member will respond within 24 hours.
Sessions run 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday through Friday, and 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., Saturday, Sunday, and holidays. Requests should be submitted at least 24 hours in advance, with 48 hours recommended. Each detainee is limited to one 60-minute VAV meeting per day. There is no limit on how many VAV requests an attorney can make.
The request must include: the detainee's full name and A-number, at least three proposed dates and times (each at least 24 hours after submission), and for each participating attorney or authorized representative their full name, contact information (phone, email, Skype ID), a copy of their government ID, a copy of their credentials (state bar card, law school ID, paralegal license, or similar). If an attorney is not participating, include a letter on firm or organization letterhead authorizing the representative. Include a copy of the eFiled G-28 unless this is a pre-representational meeting or it is already on file.
Only attorneys and their authorized representatives (law students, paralegals, legal assistants) are allowed to participate. No family, no friends. Attorneys can use outside translation or interpretation services during the meeting.
VAV meetings are confidential and are not monitored, recorded, or supervised by audio. A staff member is stationed outside the VAV booth for security and will knock on the door about 5 minutes before the cutoff.
Violating these rules can result in immediate termination of the VAV meeting and suspension or revocation of VAV privileges.
Legal Mail by Fax
Attorneys can fax legal correspondence to 956-729-4045. All pages must be clearly marked "Confidential Attorney-Client Communication."
The cover sheet must include: the detainee's full name and A-number, the attorney or authorized representative's full name, contact information (phone, email), and credentials (state bar card, law school ID, paralegal license, or letter on firm letterhead), a copy of the eFiled G-28 unless already on file, sender's return fax number, total page count, and a "Legal Mail" notation.
Confidential legal faxes are placed in a sealed envelope and delivered to the detainee within 48 hours of receipt, excluding weekends, holidays, and emergencies. Documents (apart from the cover sheet) are not read by staff. Faxes missing a cover page or not marked confidential are treated as general correspondence and may be read.
Sending general correspondence or contraband through this fax line can result in immediate suspension or permanent revocation of fax privileges.
Detainee phone calls and electronic visitation and messaging are routinely monitored and recorded. Any failure to follow these procedures will result in monitoring or recording. All legal electronic communication is processed daily from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., excluding holidays.
Consular Visits
Consular officials can meet with their nationals at any time. Call the ICE Supervisory Detention and Deportation Officer at 956-615-9720 to make arrangements when possible, and bring credentials.
Clergy Visits
Clergy can visit at any time but must arrange the visit ahead of time through the facility Chaplain. ICE approval is required.
The commissary or trust account gives your family member access to hygiene items, snacks, phone time, and postage. Keeping money on the books is one of the most consistent practical contributions you can make.
Steps to send money to Webb Co Detention Center:
1. Go to InmateAid's send money page to find the approved deposit method for this facility
2. Have your family member's full legal name and their ID number - this may be a BOP Register Number, state DOC number, or facility booking number depending on the contract type
3. Choose online deposit, phone deposit, or facility kiosk
4. Use the name and number exactly as they appear in the facility system - errors delay or reject deposits
Mail is a consistent connection across what may be a long sentence.
Webb Co Detention Center accepts incoming mail addressed to your family member at 9998 S Hwy 83. Include their full legal name and ID number on every piece of mail. Mail rules at private facilities follow the contracting authority's standards - which means they are typically as strict as government-run facilities of the same type. Plain white paper only, no staples, no glitter, no stickers, no colored ink. Photos should be standard print size with nothing written on the back. When in doubt, keep it simple - rejected mail may not come with notification.
InmateAid's send mail service prints and mails on approved stock from your phone or computer. Formatting rejection is not a risk.
Books and magazines must be ordered new, directly from the publisher or an online retailer. Order through Amazon or directly from the publisher. Anything shipped from a personal address will be rejected.
Programs at private facilities are determined by the contract with the contracting corrections agency, not by the contracted operator. The availability of education programs, vocational training, substance abuse treatment, and other programming depends entirely on what the contracting corrections agency has contracted and funded.
Contact Webb Co Detention Center at 956-723-1985 or the contracting corrections agency directly to confirm what programs are available and how enrollment works.
Release from Webb Co Detention Center is governed by the contracting corrections agency, not by the contracted operator. The operator has no authority over release dates, sentence credits, or early release decisions.
Contact the contracting corrections agency directly for information about release dates, sentence credits, and reentry planning. the contracted operator staff at the facility can answer operational questions but cannot address release timing - that authority rests with the contracting corrections agency.
People held at private facilities retain the same constitutional rights as those in government-run facilities. Private operation does not diminish those rights - it just adds a layer to navigating them.
If your family member experiences a problem at Webb Co Detention Center - mistreatment, inadequate medical care, safety concerns - the complaint path runs through the contracting corrections agency, not just the contracted operator. the contracted operator has an internal grievance process your family member can initiate, but unresolved complaints should be escalated to the contracting corrections agency's oversight office, the relevant state Attorney General's office, or in serious cases to the federal Department of Justice Civil Rights Division.
Document everything. Private facilities have faced civil rights litigation and oversight investigations - your documentation matters if a complaint escalates. InmateAid's what to expect guide covers inmate rights and the grievance process in general terms. For facility-specific concerns, contact the contracting corrections agency directly.
Whether the facility is private or government-run, the experience of having a family member incarcerated in Texas involves navigating the same systems - phone providers, visitation rules, inmate search, and what happens at release. InmateAid's Texas prison resources hub covers all of it in one place, written for families navigating the Texas system.
Have a specific question from someone who has been through it? Browse questions and answers at InmateAid Texas Q&A.
Frequently Asked Questions about Webb Co Detention Center
Who runs Webb Co Detention Center and who sets the rules?
Webb Co Detention Center is operated by the contracted operator under contract with the contracting corrections agency. the contracted operator manages daily operations. the contracting corrections agency sets the policies governing incarceration - programs, release, and official rights. For policy questions, contact the contracting corrections agency directly.
How do I find out if my family member is at Webb Co Detention Center?
Search the the contracting corrections agency inmate locator online or call Webb Co Detention Center at 956-723-1985. You can also use InmateAid's inmate locator to search across Texas facilities by name. Records may take 24 to 48 hours to update after a transfer.
What ID number do I need for phone accounts and money deposits?
The ID number depends on the contract type. For federal contracts, use the BOP Register Number. For state contracts, use the state DOC number. For local contracts, use the facility booking number. Call Webb Co Detention Center at 956-723-1985 to confirm which number the facility uses for commissary and phone accounts.
Can the contracted operator deny my visit or change visitation rules?
Visitation rules are set by the contracting corrections agency and implemented by the contracted operator staff. the contracted operator cannot arbitrarily deny visitation outside the rules set by the contracting corrections agency. If you believe a visit denial was improper, contact the contracting corrections agency to report it. Always call 956-723-1985 before making the trip to confirm current hours and any registration requirements.
What should I do if I have a serious concern about conditions at Webb Co Detention Center?
Contact Webb Co Detention Center at 956-723-1985 first. If the response is unsatisfactory, escalate to the contracting corrections agency. For serious concerns involving safety, medical neglect, or rights violations, the relevant state Attorney General's office and the DOJ Civil Rights Division are additional contacts. Document all communications in writing.
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