| Detained at | Winn Correctional Center, 560 Gum Springs Road, Winnfield, LA 71483 (Winn 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
Winn Parish is in the Alexandria Division, the same division as the Jena facility. A § 2241 petition for someone held at Winn is filed there and enters the district-wide immigration habeas rotation under SO 1.61. Name the warden of Winn Correctional Center as the immediate-custodian respondent. See the § 2241 filing guide.
Reaching your client
Winn schedules legal visits through ICE’s ERO eFile system, including its Detention Facility Appointment Scheduler, and offers virtual attorney visits.
- Upload a scan of your government-issued ID, proof of active bar membership, and your eFiled G-28 (unless it is a pre-representation visit). Appointments missing these may be canceled.
- Enter your meeting ID and passcode in the appointment’s virtual meeting section.
- Only legal representatives, legal assistants, and interpreters may join. Recording is not permitted.
- The facility may cancel or reschedule for security reasons, so confirm the day before.
Attorney FAQ
Is Winn in the same division as Jena?
Yes. Both are in the Alexandria Division. Under SO 1.61 the assigned judge may still sit elsewhere in the district.
How do I schedule a legal call?
Through ERO eFile, with your ID, bar credential, and G-28 uploaded.
Who is the respondent?
The warden of Winn Correctional Center, as immediate custodian under Rumsfeld v. Padilla.
Which immigration court has the removal case?
Check EOIR’s case portal or call 1-800-898-7180.
Last verified: September 17, 2026
