Chattooga County Jail, GA

Visiting at Chattooga County Jail starts with getting approved. Complete the facility's Visitation Request Form, then submit your visit request through the Georgia Department of Corrections visitation form. Once approved, use the department's online scheduling system to book a specific visit. Already have an appointment? You can add visitors to that scheduled visit online. Plans change? There's also an online cancellation link. Timing matters here: weekend visit requests are due by 5:00 PM on Wednesday of that week, and state-holiday requests must be in by 5:00 PM three days before the holiday. Note that some ID options require you to be at least 18—follow the form instructions closely.

Chattooga County Jail uses JPay for communication services, including video visitation. A 30-minute video visit costs $3.95. Adding money or paying for services? JPay processes payments through internet transfers with tiered fees: $3.50 for $0.01–$20, $5.00 for $20.01–$100, and $6.50 for $100.01–$300. Electronic messaging has separate fees—$0.35 per message stamp, plus attachment fees starting at $1.05 depending on what you send. Before scheduling a visit or making payments, create and verify your JPay account and add funds. For at-home video visits, you'll need a webcam-equipped device or smartphone with a stable internet connection.

Chattooga County Jail participates in the Georgia Department of Corrections (GDC) Union Supply food-package program. Approved family and friends can place orders through Union Supply by mailing to their Dallas, TX P.O. Box, calling 1-562-361-5719 or 1-855-247-0563, or faxing through the vendor's listed options. Union Supply charges a $2.95 shipping and handling fee on all orders—non-refundable. Multiple orders may be consolidated into a single package, as long as the shipment stays within GDC spending and weight limits. For personal mail, put the inmate's full name and GDC/inmate number on every item. Confirm the correct facility mailing address before sending anything. Non-privileged mail is inspected, and processing practices and vendor deadlines can affect delivery.

To send money to someone at Chattooga County Jail, you must be on the inmate's approved visitor list first—confirm your status before starting. One option is mailing a money order with the jail's free printable voucher; allow up to two weeks for delivery and processing, and follow the facility's instructions exactly so your deposit isn't delayed. Depending on what's available, common deposit routes in Georgia include online/vendor transfers, lobby kiosks, or mailed money orders. Have the inmate's name and facility information ready and follow submission steps carefully. If something doesn't go through, a live agent is available 24/7 to help troubleshoot.