| Detained at | Allen Parish Public Safety Complex, 7340 Highway 26 W, Oberlin, LA 70655 (Allen Parish) |
| Federal court | U.S. District Court, Western District of Louisiana, Lake Charles Division |
| Judge assignment | District-wide immigration habeas rotation (SO 1.61) |
| Courthouse | Edwin F. Hunter, Jr. U.S. Courthouse, 611 Broad Street, Lake Charles, LA 70601 · (337) 437-3870 |
| Local counsel rule | W.D. La. LR 83.2.6 |
Retain local counsel: 504-599-9997
Where the petition is filed
Allen Parish is in the Lake Charles Division, so a § 2241 petition for someone held in Oberlin is filed there, then assigned from the district-wide immigration habeas rotation under SO 1.61. See the § 2241 filing guide.
Unlike the GEO-operated processing centers, this facility is run by the Allen Parish Sheriff’s Office under an intergovernmental service agreement with ICE. The immediate custodian is the facility’s warden; confirm the current name before filing.
Reaching your client
- Attorney visits: seven days a week, 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. The warden may approve other times.
- G-28: submit through ICE’s ERO eFile, and bring a copy of the submitted form to any in-person or remote legal visit.
- Detainee information: (337) 639-4353, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
- ICE Supervisory Deportation Officer: (318) 335-7500 (Oakdale ERO, 1010 East Whatley Road, Oakdale).
- No electronic devices in secure areas.
Attorney FAQ
Who runs this facility?
The Allen Parish Sheriff’s Office, under an agreement with ICE.
Which federal division?
Lake Charles Division, Western District of Louisiana, with judge assignment under SO 1.61.
When can I visit?
Attorney visits run seven days a week, 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Last verified: September 17, 2026
