Arrendale State Prison

All visits at Arrendale State Prison are by appointment only. You'll need to request your visit through the Georgia DOC (GDC) visitation form—but first, you must be approved as a visitor by submitting the Visitation Request Form to the facility where your loved one is housed. If the person you're visiting is still in diagnostic processing, they're typically transferred before becoming eligible for routine visitation and may only receive visits in extenuating circumstances. Keep the deadlines in mind: weekend visit requests are due by 5:00 PM on Wednesday of the same week, and state-holiday requests are due by 5:00 PM three days before the holiday. GDC also offers online options to add visitors or cancel scheduled visits.

Arrendale State Prison uses Securus for phone and video communication. To receive calls or schedule video visits, set up a Securus account (pre-paid, collect, or direct-bill) through their website or by calling 1-800-844-6591. Complete any required account verification before you expect contact. Phone calls may be monitored or recorded and are limited to 25 minutes. Calls can't be forwarded or used for three-way calling, and they must go to numbers on the offender's Call Allow List. During the Assigned Facility and Reentry phases, you can connect through phone calls, video, or in-person visits. For at-home video, you'll need a computer or smartphone with a camera and microphone, plus a stable internet connection.

Send personal mail for Arrendale State Prison to P.O. Box 709, Alto, GA 30510. Include the inmate's full name and GDC/inmate number on every letter or card so it reaches the right person. For food or package items, Arrendale uses Union Supply as the approved vendor. You can order by mail to their Dallas, Texas address, by phone (1-562-361-5719 or toll-free 1-855-247-0563), or by fax (1-310-603-1188). Union Supply charges a $2.95 non-refundable shipping and handling fee. Georgia DOC spending and weight limits apply—state prisons allow $100 total and 15 lbs. Follow vendor and package-program rules to avoid rejected shipments.

Mail for Arrendale State Prison should go to P.O. Box 709, Alto, GA 30510. Include the inmate's full name and ID or booking number on every envelope so staff can route it correctly. Before mailing anything, confirm the address on the official department or facility webpage—third-party directories can be outdated. Requesting official records? Look up the facility's records instructions first, since some requests require a written form, valid ID, and fees. Add a clear return address and contact information so the facility can return mail or follow up if needed.