Adams County Correctional Center, Natchez: This Facility Is in Mississippi
Natchez sits just across the river from Ferriday, Louisiana, so it’s easy to assume a Natchez-area ICE facility is part of Louisiana’s detention network. For federal court purposes, it isn’t. The Adams County Correctional Center is in Adams County, Mississippi. A § 2241 petition challenging confinement there is filed in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Mississippi, not in either Louisiana district. Mississippi’s federal local rules on visiting attorneys apply, not Louisiana’s.
If your client is moved into Louisiana
Venue follows your client’s physical location on the day you file. If your client is moved from Natchez to a Louisiana facility, the federal district changes with them. Use the Where to File tool to find the right district and division, and see ICE Moved Your Client to Louisiana for the first 24 hours after a transfer.
How we can help
Our local counsel practice is in Louisiana’s federal courts. If your client is held in Natchez, you will need counsel admitted in the Southern District of Mississippi. If your client is moved into Louisiana, or you have a related matter in a Louisiana federal court, call Seth Bloom at 504-599-9997.
Attorney FAQ
Is Natchez in the Western District of Louisiana?
No. The facility is in Mississippi, so the Southern District of Mississippi has habeas venue.
Which division of the Southern District?
Confirm on the court’s website before filing.
What if my client is transferred to Louisiana?
Venue moves with your client. Use the Where to File tool.
