How to deposit funds, commissary, and payment options
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.
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Use the Georgia DOC page for Coastal State Prison to confirm the accepted methods and any approved vendors. Common options include online vendor transfers, lobby kiosk/ATM deposits, and mailed money orders submitted with the required voucher.
You'll generally need the state, facility name, and the inmate's full name or ID number. For mailed deposits, follow the voucher and money-order instructions exactly to avoid processing delays.
Funds are deposited into the inmate’s trust account, but the facility may apply money to outstanding debts or fees first. Check the Georgia DOC page for any facility-specific rules on how deposits are applied.
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