Scheduling Your First Visit at Clayton County Correctional Institution (Clayton County CI)
Your first visit to Clayton County CI starts before you ever show up at the gate. You'll need to get approved as a visitor and schedule an appointment through the Georgia DOC process.
You can't just pick a visit time and show up. First, you need to become an approved visitor. Fill out the Visitation Request Form and submit it to Clayton County CI. Once approved, you can request an appointment.
Note: On the visitation request form, the Driver’s License/State ID selection is only available if the requestor is 18 or older. If you’re unsure what ID types will be accepted for your situation, confirm with the facility before you submit.
Clayton County CI visits are by appointment only - no walk-ins. To schedule, you'll use the Georgia Department of Corrections visitation workflow and submit a request through the
- Start with the Georgia DOC “Request a visit” process - this is the official way to request a scheduled visitation appointment.
- Complete the visit request information - enter the details the form asks for so the request can be matched to the correct incarcerated person and visitor.
- Submit your request and wait for the appointment process to move forward - because visits are appointment-only, you’ll want to make sure your request is submitted before the cutoff times (especially for weekends and holidays).
Plans change. If you already have a visit scheduled, the Georgia DOC visitation page has options to manage it. Need to bring someone else? Use
Deadlines matter. For weekend visits, submit your request by 5:00 PM on Wednesday of that week. For state holidays, the cutoff is 5:00 PM three days before the holiday. Miss the deadline, and you might not get the day you wanted.
Tip: Submit your request early - especially around holiday weekends. Waiting until the last day risks getting blocked by the cutoff.
Once your paperwork goes through, the process is straightforward: you become approved, then your visit happens as a scheduled appointment. No walk-ins allowed. Make sure you have your confirmation details before you show up.
Reminder: If something comes up, cancel through the
One detail trips people up on the form: the Driver's License or State ID option only appears if you're 18 or older. Since acceptable ID types aren't fully listed, verify what to bring before your visit - especially if you're helping a younger family member get approved.
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- ✓ Submit the Visitation Request Form to the facility where your loved one is incarcerated (so you can become an approved visitor)
- ✓ Request your scheduled visit through the Georgia DOC “Request a visit” process (appointments only)
- ✓ Double-check the ID section on the form (Driver’s License/State ID selection is only for requestors 18+)
- ✓ Verify what ID you’ll need to present for your visit before you drive over
- ✓ Keep your appointment details handy so you’re following the scheduled-visit instructions
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