If someone you know is being held at the Otay Mesa Detention Center in San Diego, this page explains the facility, how to confirm their location, which immigration court information may apply, and what to do if a bond has already been set.
7488 Calzada de la Fuente, San Diego, CA 92154
Visitation hours vary — check the official ICE facility page before traveling.
Supervising ICE Field Office:
Otay Mesa Detention Center operates under the ICE ERO San Diego Field Office (880 Front Street #2242, San Diego, CA 92101 | Phone: 619-436-0410).
Otay Mesa is near the U.S.–Mexico border in southern San Diego County. Someone arrested elsewhere may be transferred to Otay Mesa. Confirm the current location before traveling.
Someone arrested elsewhere may have been transferred. Confirm the current facility before traveling.
If you don't have the A-Number or aren't sure how to search, our guide walks you through the process step by step.
Find Someone Detained by ICEThe Otay Mesa Immigration Court is located at the detention facility — the same address as Otay Mesa Detention Center. It handles immigration cases for people detained at Otay Mesa. The court and the detention facility serve different purposes: the court handles the immigration case, while the facility is where the person is held.
7488 Calzada de la Fuente, San Diego, CA 92154
San Diego also has a separate immigration court downtown at 880 Front Street. This is a different court location from the Otay Mesa Immigration Court.
880 Front Street, Suite 4240, San Diego, CA 92101
The person's official court information determines where their case is being handled. Check EOIR for current court information and operational updates.
If an immigration bond has already been set, call with the person's name, A-Number, detention information, and bond amount. You don't need to travel to the facility to start the Amistad process.
You don't need everything before calling. Start with what you have and we'll explain what's still needed.
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Amistad Bail Bonds provides immigration bond services and is not a law firm. Bond eligibility and amounts are determined by DHS, ICE, or an immigration judge. Consult a licensed immigration attorney for advice about an individual case.