| Detained at | Pine Prairie ICE Processing Center, 1133 Hampton Dupre Road, Pine Prairie, LA 70576 (Evangeline Parish) |
| Federal court | U.S. District Court, Western District of Louisiana, Lafayette Division |
| Judge assignment | District-wide immigration habeas rotation (SO 1.61) |
| Courthouse | John M. Shaw U.S. Courthouse, 800 Lafayette Street, Suite 2100, Lafayette, LA 70501 · (337) 593-5000 |
| Local counsel rule | W.D. La. LR 83.2.6 |
Retain local counsel: 504-599-9997
Where the petition is filed
Evangeline Parish is in the Lafayette Division of the Western District, so a § 2241 petition for someone held at Pine Prairie is filed there. Under SO 1.61, the case is assigned from the district-wide immigration habeas rotation, and under SO 1.74 the Clerk handles service after screening. See the § 2241 filing guide.
Removal cases for people held here are commonly heard at the Oakdale Immigration Court. Confirm the court for your client’s case on EOIR’s portal; it depends on where DHS filed and whether venue has changed.
Reaching your client
- Video visits and legal calls: request through the scheduling contact on the facility’s ice.gov page, with the client’s name and A-number, proposed times, and your credentials. Sessions are scheduled for one hour, with more time on request, and requests are placed on the schedule within 48 hours.
- Scheduling problems: Records Clerk or Assistant Facility Administrator, (337) 599-2198. Technical issues: (337) 599-8090, weekdays 7 a.m. to 3 p.m.
- ICE officer information: Oakdale ERO, (318) 335-7500.
The facility is operated by GEO Group under contract with ICE. Confirm current procedures on ice.gov before scheduling.
Attorney FAQ
Which federal division covers Pine Prairie?
The Lafayette Division of the Western District of Louisiana.
Is the petition served by me or the court?
By the Clerk, under SO 1.74.
How long are legal video calls?
One hour by default; ask for more time when you request the session.
Last verified: September 17, 2026
