5 Ways to Send Money to Someone at Coffee Correctional Institute

Before choosing a payment method, know this rule that trips up a lot of people: you must be on the inmate's approved visitor list at Coffee Correctional Institute (GDC). This applies to every option - online, money order, walk-in, kiosk, or phone agent. Confirm you're on the list first, or you'll waste time and fees trying to send funds that won't go through.

For convenience, sending money online through JPay is the most popular choice. Fees for GDC offenders depend on the amount: $3.50 per transaction for $0.01–$20.00, $5.00 for $20.01–$100.00, and $6.50 for $100.01–$300.00. Since fees are per transaction, combining amounts into one transfer saves you money when possible.

1. Go to the GDC/JPay send-money tool - Start from the Georgia Department of Corrections “Send Money” page and choose the JPay option.
2. Enter the inmate’s ID - JPay uses the Inmate ID to route the deposit to the right person.
3. Choose how you’ll pay - If you already have a JPay account, you can use it; you can also pay online using a credit or debit card.
4. Submit the payment and save your confirmation - Keep the receipt/confirmation number in case you need to track the transaction later.

Prefer to mail funds? You can create a free money order voucher to print and send with your money order. This works well if you'd rather not use a card online. Just plan ahead - allow up to two weeks for mail and processing before the money reaches your loved one's account.

1. Create and print the free money order voucher - Use the GDC send-money tool to generate the voucher.
2. Buy a money order for the amount you want to send - Purchase it from a place that sells money orders.
3. Mail the voucher and the money order as instructed - Follow the directions provided with the voucher so it goes to the right processing location.
4. Allow up to two weeks for mail and processing - This option isn’t instant, so build in extra time.

Online and mail not working for you? GDC also offers other deposit channels through JPay, including walk-in deposits at MoneyGram locations and JPay kiosks. These are handy if you prefer paying in person or want to skip the mail entirely. You'll still need the inmate's ID and - same as always - you must be on the approved visitor list.

Practical Checklist

• ✓ Confirm you’re on the person’s approved visitor list (required for every payment method)
• ✓ Double-check the inmate ID before you submit anything
• ✓ If using JPay online, expect fees based on the amount you send ($3.50 for $0.01–$20.00; $5.00 for $20.01–$100.00; $6.50 for $100.01–$300.00)
• ✓ If mailing a money order voucher, allow up to two weeks for mail and processing
• ✓ Keep your receipt or confirmation number until the deposit is completed