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How to Schedule Your First Visit at Coastal State Prison (GA)
Scheduling your first visit at Coastal State Prison starts with getting approved through the Georgia Department of Corrections (GDC). Once approved, you can submit a visit request—just don't miss the weekly and holiday cutoffs.
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What Phone Calls Really Cost from Georgia Prisons (and How to Set Up a Securus Account)
Trying to budget for phone calls from a Georgia prison? You don't need to guess. Here are the actual per-minute rates, what a typical call costs, and how to set up a Securus account so your loved one can reach you.
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How to Send a Food Package Through Union Supply: Complete Ordering Guide for GDC
Sending a food package through Union Supply is straightforward once you know two things: whether your loved one's facility is eligible and the spending/weight limits GDC enforces. This guide covers how to pick the right ordering method and stay within the rules.
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Visitation
- Visiting hours are Saturdays, Sundays, and state holidays from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM.
- You must submit the Visitation Request Form to the facility to become an approved visitor before scheduling visits.
- To add people to an existing scheduled visit, use the 'Add Visitor' link associated with your appointment.
Communication
- Securus calling rate is $0.06 per minute; a 25-minute call is listed at $1.50.
- Friends and family can set up pre-paid, collect, or direct-bill Securus accounts online or by calling 1-800-844-6591.
- Pre-paid deposits to Securus accounts are limited to a maximum of $200 per deposit.
Mail & Letters
- Use the GDC Find a Facility tool to get the correct Coastal State Prison mailing address and include the inmate’s full name and GDC number on every envelope.
- GDC allows Union Supply to receive and deliver approved food-item packages to state prisons.
- Union Supply accepts orders by mail at a Dallas address and by phone or fax using published Union Supply numbers.
Sending Money
- The Georgia Department of Corrections provides a page explaining the options for sending money to an offender at this facility.
- Common deposit methods include online transfers, lobby kiosks or ATMs, and mailed money orders with printable vouchers.
- Online and phone deposits typically require the state, facility name, and the inmate's full name or ID number.
Facility Info
- Visiting hours are 9:00AM–3:00PM on Saturdays, Sundays, and state holidays.
- Coastal State Prison has a capacity of 1,836 beds.
- Routine transfer requests are not considered until the inmate has been assigned for 12 months and has had no disciplinary reports in the preceding six months.
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Topic Overviews
Visitation
Coastal State Prison holds in-person visitation on Saturdays, Sundays, and state holidays from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM. Before scheduling a visit, you must become an approved visitor by submitting the Visitation Request Form to the facility, then request an appointment through the Georgia Department of Corrections visitation system. Want to add someone to a visit you've already booked? Use the
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Coastal State Prison uses Securus for phone service. To receive calls, set up a Securus account—pre-paid, collect, or direct-bill—either online or by calling 1-800-844-6591. Calls run $0.06 per minute, making a full 25-minute call $1.50. Pre-paid deposits are capped at $200, and funding fees (IVR, website, live agent, or check/money order) are $0.00. The incarcerated person can also transfer money from their trust account into a debit calling account in $1 increments. Keep in mind: calls may be monitored and recorded, are limited to 25 minutes, and can only go to numbers on the offender's Call Allow List. Call forwarding and three-way calling aren't allowed.
Read full guideMail & Letters
To mail an inmate at Coastal State Prison, use the Georgia Department of Corrections (GDC)
Read full guideSending Money
Coastal State Prison directs families and friends to the Georgia Department of Corrections page for instructions on sending money to an offender. Common options across Georgia facilities include online deposits through approved vendors, lobby kiosk or ATM deposits, and mailed money orders with a printable voucher. For online (and often phone) deposits, you'll typically need the state, facility name, and the inmate's full name or ID number. If mailing a money order, make sure the voucher and payment match the facility's directions exactly to avoid delays. Deposits go into the inmate's trust account, but the facility may apply funds to outstanding debts or fees before the remaining balance becomes available.
Read full guideCommon Questions
Showing 6 of 15What are the visiting hours at Coastal State Prison (GA)?
In-person visits at Coastal State Prison are Saturdays, Sundays, and state holidays from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM.
VisitationHow do I become an approved visitor and schedule a visit at Coastal State Prison?
First, complete and submit the Visitation Request Form to become an approved visitor. Once approved, request a scheduled visit through the Georgia Department of Corrections online visitation form.
VisitationWhen are the deadlines to request or cancel weekend and holiday visits?
Weekend visit requests must be submitted by 5:00 PM on Wednesday of the same week, and state holiday visit requests by 5:00 PM three days before the holiday. To cancel a visit you already scheduled, use the facility’s cancellation link.
VisitationHow do I set up a phone account to receive calls from someone at Coastal State Prison?
Create a Securus account online or call 1-800-844-6591 to set up pre-paid, collect, or direct-bill service. Get your account ready before you expect calls, and make sure the offender is calling an approved number.
CommunicationHow much do phone calls from Coastal State Prison cost?
Calls are listed at $0.06 per minute. A full 25-minute call is shown as $1.50.
CommunicationCan I add money to an inmate's calling account and are there deposit limits or fees?
Yes—you can add money to a Securus pre-paid account, but deposits max out at $200 each. Funding fees (IVR, website, live agent, or check/money order) are $0.00. The offender can also transfer funds from their trust account into a debit calling account in $1 increments to place calls.
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Did You Know?
If you're planning a visit, Coastal State Prison in Georgia schedules visitation 9:00 AM–3:00 PM on Saturdays, Sundays, and state holidays. The facility is a medium-security prison for adult male felons, opened in 1981, with a capacity of 1,836.
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