
When a family member or friend is detained by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), the process for securing their release is entirely separate from the local criminal bail system. Louisiana Bail Agents specializes in Federal Immigration Bonds (Delivery Bonds), offering professional and immediate assistance for detainees held at every major ICE Processing Center in Louisiana.
We provide confidential, 24/7 service to families located in New Orleans, Covington, Hammond, Slidell, LaPlace, Gretna, and beyond, navigating the federal system to expedite the release of your loved one.
While most bail bonds are local, an Immigration bail bond is entirely separate from the local criminal bail system. As such there are some major differences between these bonding processes.
The A-Number (Alien Registration Number) is the critical identifier required to begin the immigration bond process. You must have this number, along with the detainee's full name, country of birth, and detention facility, before a bond can be processed.
Federal Immigration Bond
Local Criminal Bail Bond
Guarantees appearance at Immigration Court hearings (EOIR).
Guarantees appearance at Parish or State Criminal Court.
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) / Federal Law.
Louisiana State Law / Parish Judicial District Courts (JDC).
Immigration Judge (IJ) or ICE ERO Officer.
Parish Judge or Magistrate.
Typically 15% of the bond amount
State-mandated 12% of the bond amount.
Almost always required due to high amounts and federal liability.
Common for felonies; rare for minor misdemeanors.
Louisiana has become a central hub for ICE detention, housing individuals at various facilities, many of which are located far from major cities. Our agents specialize in serving families whose loved ones are held at these facilities.
Posting Location Note: Bonds must be posted at an official ICE ERO Field Office that accepts delivery bonds (primarily the New Orleans ICE Field Office or the Oakdale Field Office). Our agents handle the travel and delivery of the bond to the correct federal office.
Call us with the detainee's name and A-Number. We immediately verify the current detention location, the bond amount set, and the detainee's eligibility.
The co-signer must be a U.S. Citizen or Legal Permanent Resident. We execute the federal paperwork and collect the premium fee (typically 15% of the bond).
Because bond amounts are often high ($1,500 up to $25,000+), we help secure the necessary collateral (often real estate equity) to cover the full bond liability.
Our licensed federal agents travel to the appropriate ICE ERO Field Office (e.g., New Orleans) to post the bond on your behal
We notify the detention center (e.g., Pine Prairie or Jena) and coordinate transportation (often provided to the nearest airport/bus station, like Lafayette).
While Immigration Bonds are federal, the impact is intensely local. We proudly serve families across all of Southeast Louisiana. If your loved one is detained at any Louisiana ICE facility, our local offices are equipped to handle the federal release process 24/7.
The bond amount is set by an ICE Officer or an Immigration Judge and is based on the detainee's risk assessment. Factors considered include criminal history, family ties in the U.S., employment history, immigration status, and likelihood of appearing at all future hearings. Amounts typically range from $1,500 to over $25,000.
No. The premium (our fee) is non-refundable. It is the cost for our service of guaranteeing the full bond amount to the federal government. Once the case is closed and the terms of the bond are satisfied (the detainee attends all hearings), we return the collateral you provided, but the premium remains earned.
The federal bond posting process can be finalized quickly by our agents. However, the release processing time at the detention facility (e.g., LaSalle/Jena or Pine Prairie) usually takes 4 to 12 hours after the bond is accepted by the ICE ERO Field Office.
The co-signer must be a U.S. Citizen or a Legal Permanent Resident with valid identification, as they are taking on the full financial liability of the bond to the federal government. They must be able to verify their identity and legal status.
If the released individual misses a mandatory court appearance, they are considered a Failure to Appear (FTA). The entire bond is immediately forfeited to ICE, and the co-signer (indemnitor) is legally liable to Louisiana Bail Agents for the full bond amount, which may result in the loss of the collateral provided.