Visiting someone held at Bluebonnet Detention Center (ICE) - MTC in Anson, Texas starts with confirming the current visiting schedule, the visitor approval process, and your status on the approved visitor list. Visitation policies vary widely from one facility to another based on operating authority, security level, and the inmate's current status. Call Bluebonnet Detention Center (ICE) - MTC directly at 325-823-8031 to confirm what applies right now.
Most detention facilities require visitors to be approved in advance. The inmate at Bluebonnet Detention Center (ICE) - MTC typically submits a list of proposed visitors, and each adult on that list completes a visitor application form for a background check. Approval timelines range from a few days to several weeks, depending on the facility. Do not travel for a visit until you have received confirmation. Call 325-823-8031 for the visitor application process and expected approval timeline.
Visiting schedules at Bluebonnet Detention Center (ICE) - MTC depend on the facility's operating model. Some facilities offer walk-in visits during posted hours; others require advance scheduling through an online portal or phone reservation. Visiting days may differ by housing unit or classification. Holiday schedules often change without much notice. Call 325-823-8031 a day or two before your planned visit to confirm the slot is still open and the inmate is eligible for visits.
Bring a valid government-issued photo ID: driver's license, state ID, military ID, or passport. Most facilities require it to be unexpired and match the name on your approved application. Dress codes at Bluebonnet Detention Center (ICE) - MTC are enforced at entry: no revealing attire, no clothing that resembles inmate or staff uniforms, no hats, and in many facilities no underwire bras. Leave phones, bags, electronics, keys, and wallets in your vehicle or in lobby lockers.
A visit can be denied for reasons unrelated to your paperwork: the inmate may be in disciplinary status, restricted housing, medical isolation, or holdover during a transfer. Facility-wide lockdowns also suspend visits without notice. If the inmate has recently arrived, been moved, or had any change in status, call 325-823-8031 before traveling. A phone call the morning of the visit can save a wasted trip.
Many detention facilities now offer video visitation through providers such as Securus, GTL/ViaPath, HomeWAV, or Smart Communications, either alongside or in place of in-person visits. Video visits typically require setting up a paid account, scheduling in advance, and connecting from a smartphone, tablet, or computer. For information on inmate phone plans and money transfer services, see InmateAid's inmate services and call 325-823-8031 to confirm what's available at Bluebonnet Detention Center (ICE) - MTC.
To confirm visiting hours, the visitor application process, or current eligibility at Bluebonnet Detention Center (ICE) - MTC, call 325-823-8031.
Family Visits, Onsite Non-Contact Visitation Information
Classification Office: 325-823-8031 Classification email: BDC.Classification@mtctrains.com
Visiting Hours
Visiting days are split by gender and custody level. Each visit is limited to one hour unless the Warden pre-approves more time through the Detainee Request Form on the housing tablets.
Female detainees: Sunday, Monday, and Tuesday Lows: 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Quarantine Lows: 2 p.m. to 3 p.m. Highs: 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. Quarantine Highs: 5 p.m. to 6 p.m.
Male detainees: Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday RHU: 8 a.m. to 9 a.m. Highs: 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Quarantine Highs: 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. Lows: 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. Quarantine Lows: 5 p.m. to 6 p.m.
Facility Operational Status
The facility uses a color-coded status that affects how you can visit.
GREEN: Up to 2 adults and 2 children can visit at one time. RED: All visitors must wear a well-fitting mask.
Who Can Visit
Adult visitors must show a valid, verifiable government-issued photo ID. Minors must be accompanied by an adult guardian who is 18 or older. Children cannot be left alone in the waiting room, visiting room, or any other area.
Visiting Rules
All friend and family visits are non-contact.
No firearms or weapons of any kind. No electronic devices (cell phones, pagers, radios) in secure areas. Visitors cannot pass anything to detainees or carry items into the visitation area.
Every visitor goes through a pat-down search, X-ray screening of their items, a belongings inspection, and a metal detector. Refusing a search means you will not be admitted. If you appear intoxicated, you will be turned away.
Attorney Visits
In-person attorney visits are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, including holidays.
Legal visits can be scheduled in advance through ERO eFile on a first-come basis, in 30-minute increments. Back-to-back appointments are allowed but cannot exceed 60 minutes. Walk-in visits are still permitted, but scheduled visits get priority. For off-hours visits, contact the Classification Department.
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.
Virtual Attorney Visits
As of June 16, 2025, attorneys must request video teleconference meetings or confidential legal phone calls through ERO eFile. Confirmation comes back through ERO eFile.
Virtual visits run Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., and Saturday and Sunday, 8 a.m. to 12 p.m., in 30-minute blocks. Two back-to-back appointments are allowed for a full 60 minutes. Appointments can be booked up to 2 weeks ahead but no later than 24 hours before the slot. There is no cap on how many appointments an attorney can request, but no attorney can have more than one 60-minute meeting with the same detainee in a single day.
The facility uses Socrates 360 for virtual legal visits and electronic document exchange (including document signing). Teams, WebEx, and Zoom are not supported.
The 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 a notation in the Virtual Meeting Information section indicating phone or video call. For video calls, attorneys must include their cell phone number in that section before they can select a time slot.
Required attachments: a scan of the attorney's government ID, proof of legal status (bar card, attorney license, paralegal license, or similar), 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. The attorney can use outside interpretation services during the session. Calls are confidential; an officer stays within sight but out of earshot and will knock 5 minutes before the cutoff.
The facility can cancel or reschedule appointments to manage safety risks or to make sure other attorneys and detainees get fair access.
For exigent circumstances, contact MTC staff at BDC.Classification@mtctrains.com or call 325-823-8031 and ask for the Classification Office.
Consular Visits
Consular officials can meet with their nationals at any time. Make arrangements with the ICE Supervisory Detention and Deportation Officer when possible, and bring credentials.
Clergy Visits
Clergy can visit at any time but must arrange the visit ahead of time through the Chaplain's Office.