How to deposit funds, commissary, and payment options
To add money for someone at Arrendale State Prison, common options in Georgia include online transfers through third-party vendors, deposits at lobby kiosks or ATMs, mailed money orders submitted with a facility voucher, or purchases through approved vendor and commissary systems. For online or phone deposits, you'll typically enter the state, the facility name, and the incarcerated person's name or ID so the payment routes correctly. If you mail a money order, follow the voucher and submission rules exactly. Missing or incorrect information can cause delays or returned payments. Funds post to the person's account, but the facility may apply incoming money to outstanding debts before any remaining balance becomes available for commissary. You also generally need to be on the approved sender or visitor list before sending money. Confirm current vendors, fees, and steps with Georgia DOC or the facility.
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Common methods include online transfers through approved vendors, lobby kiosks or ATMs, mailed money orders submitted with the facility voucher, or purchases through approved commissary vendors. Since available vendors and accepted methods can vary, confirm the current options before sending funds.
For online or phone deposits, you'll generally need the state, the facility name, and the inmate's full name or ID number so the funds are applied correctly. For mailed money orders, make sure the voucher and identifiers match the facility's requirements to avoid delays.
Yes. Money you deposit can be applied to outstanding debts or obligations first, and only the remaining balance may be available for commissary spending. Check Georgia DOC or facility guidance for how debts and holds are handled.
The first days after someone goes to prison feel like a blur—especially when you're waiting to hear from them and have no idea what's happening on the inside. Here's the day-by-day diagnostic timeline at Lee Arrendale State Prison so you can follow what your loved one is likely experiencing during those first 10 business days.
At Lee Arrendale, don't count on visitation during the diagnostic period. Most diagnostic offenders transfer to another facility before they ever become eligible for regular visits. This is where families often hit a frustrating wall: your loved one may be physically at Arrendale for processing and classification, but visits won't open up until she reaches her permanent facility. There's one narrow exception—visitation for diagnostic offenders is only allowed under extenuating circumstances.
Need to get a message to someone at Arrendale State Prison, or sort out a communication issue? Your fastest option is reaching the facility staff who handle these questions directly.
