Scheduling Your Visit (deadlines, adding visitors, and cancellations — Georgia DOC guidance)
Scheduling a visit through the Georgia Department of Corrections (GDC) means working with an online request system and some firm deadlines—especially for weekends and state holidays. Here's how to request a visit, add someone to your appointment, or cancel if plans change.
Start with the Georgia Department of Corrections' visitation request form. It's the official way to request a visit with your loved one.
You'll need to be an approved visitor before you can schedule anything. Complete the Visitation Request Form and submit it to the facility where your loved one is housed. Once approved, you can move forward with scheduling.
GDC has strict deadlines for visit requests. Weekend visits must be requested by 5:00 PM on Wednesday of that same week - don't wait until Friday expecting to get on the schedule. For state holidays, the cutoff is 5:00 PM three days before the holiday. Plan ahead as soon as you know you'll be traveling.
Already have a visit scheduled and need to bring someone else? Use the online
Need to cancel? Use the online
Checklist Before
- ✓ Confirm you’ve completed and submitted the Visitation Request Form to the facility where your loved one is incarcerated (that’s how you become an approved visitor).
- ✓ If you’re filling out the online request, watch the ID section: the form notes you must be 18 or older to select certain ID options.
Note: Not sure if you're approved yet? Contact the facility before making travel plans.
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