How to Schedule Your First Visit at Bacon Probation Detention Center

Visits at Georgia Department of Corrections facilities, including Bacon Probation Detention Center, are by appointment only. You can't just show up - you need to go through the request process first and wait for your visit to be scheduled. For first-time visitors, think of it as two steps: first, get approved as a visitor. Then, submit an online request to schedule the actual visit. Once you're on the approved list, you'll use the state's scheduled-visit request system to pick a date and time.

Before you can schedule anything, you need to become an approved visitor. Fill out the Visitation Request Form and submit it to the facility where your loved one is incarcerated. Take your time and complete every section. Leaving parts blank or submitting an incomplete form can slow things down - approval won't move forward until the paperwork is properly filled out and received.

Once you're approved, request your visit through the Georgia Department of Corrections' online scheduled-visit request form. This is how GDC handles all visit requests - no calling or walking in to pick a time. After you submit, you'll wait for the facility to process your request. If you're planning travel or taking time off work, build in some flexibility until you get confirmation.

When submitting paperwork, use the facility's address exactly as listed: 165 Eastside Industrial Boulevard, Alma, GA 31510. I recommend keeping a copy of everything you send and labeling documents clearly so they can be matched to your loved one at the facility.