Five Ways to Send Money to Someone at Butts County Detention Center (What You Need to Know)

Before you send money, confirm you're on the recipient's approved visitor list. Georgia Department of Corrections requires this for all payment methods. Without approval, your payment could get held up or rejected - so check first.

Georgia DOC lists five ways families can send funds. The best choice usually comes down to what you need most: the lowest cost, the fastest turnaround, or the most convenient option you can do from home.

Want to avoid fees? Use the printable money order voucher. GDC provides a free voucher you can create, print, and mail with your money order. The tradeoff is speed - between mail delivery and facility processing, expect up to two weeks before funds appear.

Need faster delivery? JPay offers online transfers, including through its mobile app. Fees vary by amount - for example, sending $0.01–$20.00 costs $3.50 per transaction. A quick tip: smaller, frequent transfers rack up more fees than fewer, larger ones.

Money you send can also cover paid services, so budget accordingly. Video visitation through JPay runs $3.95 for 30 minutes. If you're planning regular video visits, those charges add up fast - consider sending enough to cover both basics and visits.

Stuck on something? Can't get a payment through, unsure which option to pick, or need help completing a transfer? Support is available 24/7 to walk you through it.