How to Schedule Your First Visit at Calhoun State Prison (GDC)

Before you can pick a visit time at Calhoun State Prison, you need to be an approved visitor. Start by filling out the GDC Visitation Request Form and submitting it to the facility. Once approved, you'll use the online visit request form on the Georgia Department of Corrections visitation page to schedule your actual visit.

First, get on the approved visitors list. Fill out the Visitation Request Form and submit it to Calhoun State Prison. Don't jump ahead to scheduling - that comes after approval is in place.

• ✓ Your loved one’s identifying information (including their GDC ID/number)
• ✓ Your personal details exactly as they appear on your ID
• ✓ Your relationship to the person you’re visiting
• ✓ A fully completed Visitation Request Form ready to submit to the facility

Once you're approved, schedule your visit through the online form on the Georgia Department of Corrections visitation page. This is the step that actually puts you on the calendar for a specific date and time. Approval first, request second.

1. Confirm you’re an approved visitor - the online scheduling step is meant for visitors who have already completed the Visitation Request Form process.
2. Go to the GDC visitation page - look for the section that lets you request a scheduled visit.
3. Complete the online visit request form - enter the requested information carefully so it matches what’s on file.
4. Submit your request and watch for confirmation - once it’s submitted, keep an eye out for the response so you know your visit is actually scheduled.

Deadlines matter. Miss the cutoff and you'll be waiting another week. Weekend visits require requests by midweek, and holiday visits have their own deadlines. Plan around state holidays and submit early.

Quick Checklist

• ✓ You’ve already submitted the Visitation Request Form to the facility and are approved to visit
• ✓ You have the offender’s GDC ID/number
• ✓ Your name and personal details are ready to enter exactly as they appear on your ID
• ✓ You know your relationship to the offender (you’ll be asked for it)
• ✓ You have an email address and phone number available for the request form

If your request isn't going through, double-check the order: Visitation Request Form first (for approval), then the online scheduled visit request. Small details trip people up - entering your name differently than it appears on your ID or in facility records can cause problems. Re-enter everything carefully. Need to reach the prison directly? Use GDC's