How to Send Money to Someone at Brooks County Jail — Methods, Fees, and Approval Requirements
Sending money is usually straightforward once you know the rules—but one requirement trips people up. Here's what you need to know about payment methods, fees, and what must be in place before you can send funds.
Before sending money to someone at Brooks County Jail, you need to be on the inmate's approved visitor list. Georgia's policy is strict: only approved visitors can use any payment method. If you're not on that list, your payment won't go through. Confirm your approval first - especially if you're trying to get funds to someone fast.
For Georgia Department of Corrections facilities, JPay handles most electronic transfers. You can send money online, by phone (IVR), or through a live operator. MoneyGram offers a walk-in option if you prefer depositing in person. Want to skip transaction fees entirely? The lockbox/mailed money order route is free - you can generate a voucher through JPay to send with your payment. Keep in mind that JPay also charges for other services like email stamps, attachments, and video visitation. When budgeting, separate "sending money" costs from communication add-ons.
Sending a small amount through JPay online? Expect a per-transaction fee. For example, the Georgia Department of Corrections pricing table shows a $3.50 fee for internet transfers between $0.01–$20.00.
Prefer paying in person? Walk-in deposits through MoneyGram cost $4.95 per transaction. You can deposit up to $5,000 at a time.
If cost is your priority, mailed lockbox/money order deposits are free - no transaction fee. You'll need to account for mail time, but you won't pay extra just to add funds.
Some JPay charges cover messaging, not money transfers. Email stamps cost $0.35 each, and adding up to three attachments runs $1.05.
Note: JPay also lists video visitation as a paid service: $3.95 for 30 minutes. That fee is separate from any money you send to the inmate’s account.
- Create the free money order voucher - Use the free voucher option so you can print it and include it with your mailed money order.
- Mail the voucher and money order through the lockbox process - Lockbox/money order deposits are listed as free (no fee), which makes this the cheapest route if you can wait.
- Plan for the processing timeline - Allow up to two weeks for mail and processing time before the funds show up.
Run into trouble - like a payment that won't complete or confusion about which method to use? You can call and speak with a live agent 24/7.
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