First 48 hours after a detention
A printable from Family Member Detained First Steps. Fill it in by hand. Nothing you write is collected by this website.
First 48 hours after a detention
Today
- Called rapid response: San Mateo (203) 666-4472 or Santa Clara (408) 290-1144. Time: ________
- Wrote down what happened (time, place, agency, badge numbers)
- Searched the ICE locator (locator.ice.gov/odls). Result: ______________
- Called a lawyer: name ______________ phone ______________
- Children are with: ______________ Told the school: [ ] yes
Their details
- Full name (all spellings): ______________________
- Date of birth: __________ Country of birth: __________
- A number: A ______________________
- Where held: ______________ Center phone: ______________
Tomorrow
- Searched the locator again
- Gathered papers for the lawyer (proof of years here, family ties, any court papers)
- Called the employer about pay owed
- Asked for money help if needed
Remind them: stay silent, sign nothing, ask for a lawyer. Keep this sheet private.
From Family Member Detained First Steps. Facts checked October 21, 2026. Free information, not legal or medical advice.