| Detained at | Central Louisiana ICE Processing Center, 830 Pine Hill Road, Jena, LA 71342 (LaSalle Parish) |
| Federal court | U.S. District Court, Western District of Louisiana, Alexandria Division |
| Judge assignment | District-wide immigration habeas rotation (SO 1.61) |
| Courthouse | 515 Murray Street, Suite 105, Alexandria, LA 71301 · (318) 473-7415 |
| Local counsel rule | W.D. La. LR 83.2.6 |
Retain local counsel: 504-599-9997
Where the petition is filed
LaSalle Parish is in the Alexandria Division of the Western District, so a § 2241 petition for someone held at Jena is filed there. Under SO 1.61, your case joins the district-wide immigration habeas rotation, so the assigned judge may sit outside Alexandria. The Clerk serves the petition under SO 1.74. Details are in our § 2241 filing guide.
Jena is also known as LaSalle and is a common first stop for people moved into Louisiana. If your client is moved on, confirm the new facility before filing; a move to Angola changes the district.
Reaching your client
- Attorney visits: seven days a week, 6 a.m. to 11 p.m., including holidays.
- Video visits and legal calls: Microsoft Teams, scheduled through ICE’s ERO eFile. Enter your Teams link, meeting ID, and passcode in the appointment’s virtual meeting section. If no slot is open or the matter is urgent, call (318) 992-7899 or email visitrequest@geogroup.com.
- Legal fax: (318) 992-5470, with a cover sheet listing the client’s full name and A-number, your return fax number, and the page count. The facility notes that fax does not guarantee confidentiality.
- Detainee information: (318) 992-1600, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
The facility is operated by GEO Group under contract with ICE’s New Orleans Field Office. Procedures change; confirm on ice.gov before a visit.
Attorney FAQ
Is the petition filed in immigration court or federal court?
Federal court: the Western District of Louisiana, Alexandria Division. The removal case continues separately before EOIR.
Will an Alexandria judge hear the case?
Not necessarily. Under SO 1.61, immigration habeas cases are assigned district-wide.
Do I need to serve the respondents myself?
No. Under SO 1.74, the Clerk serves federal respondents by email and the warden by mail after the court’s screening order.
Which immigration court has my client’s removal case?
Check EOIR’s case portal or call 1-800-898-7180. A transfer does not move the case unless an immigration judge grants a change of venue.
How quickly can local counsel be engaged?
Call 504-599-9997. For time-sensitive matters, call rather than email.
Last verified: September 17, 2026
