How to Send Money to an Inmate (options, timing, and JPay fees)
Before sending any money, confirm you're on the recipient's approved visitor list. Georgia Department of Corrections requires this for all payment methods.
You have two main options for getting funds to someone in custody. The first: create a free money order voucher, print it, and mail it in. This takes time - allow up to 2 weeks for mail delivery and processing. The second: send money online through JPay using the inmate ID. If you already have a JPay account, you can pay with a credit or debit card and complete the transfer right away.
JPay's online transfer fee depends on how much you send. For amounts from $0.01 to $20.00, the fee is $3.50 per transaction.
Sending $20.01 to $100.00? The fee jumps to $5.00 per transaction. If you're watching your budget, think about how often you send - not just how much.
Transfers from $100.01 to $300.00 cost $6.50 per transaction. Sending larger amounts less frequently can make the per-dollar fee feel more manageable than several smaller transfers.
Quick fee snapshot: JPay internet transfer fees are $3.50 (up to $20), $5.00 ($20.01–$100), and $6.50 ($100.01–$300) per transaction.
Budgeting for more than commissary? Video visits cost $3.95 for a 30-minute session through JPay.
JPay emails use "stamps" - each one costs $0.35. Small charges add up if you message often, so plan what you want to say before hitting send.
Attachments cost extra. Fees start at $1.05 for up to 3 attachments, $2.10 for up to 6, and $3.50 for up to 10.
Prefer talking to a real person? You can call and speak with a live agent 24/7 for help sending money.
Need speed? Online transfers through JPay are fastest, but you'll pay a fee based on the amount ($3.50 up to $20, $5.00 up to $100, $6.50 up to $300). Care more about cost? The mailed money order voucher is free to create - just plan for up to 2 weeks of mail and processing time. A practical approach: use mail for routine support and save online transfers for when timing matters.
Budget example (JPay internet transfers): Send $20 and the fee is $3.50. Send $50 and the fee is $5.00. Send $150 and the fee is $6.50.
Before sending money, double-check what Chattooga County Jail accepts and what info they need - like the correct inmate name and ID number. Policies vary between county jails and state prisons, and even a small mismatch can delay or reject your deposit.
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