How to deposit funds, commissary, and payment options
Sending money to someone at Colwell Probation Detention Center starts with the Georgia Department of Corrections guidance. Common options include online transfers through approved third-party vendors, lobby kiosks or ATMs, mailed money orders with printable vouchers, and commissary or vendor gift-pack orders (available options differ by site). For online or phone deposits, you'll need the state, facility, and the inmate's name or ID so the payment routes correctly. Mailing a voucher and money order? The details must match facility requirements exactly to avoid delays. Funds go to the inmate's account, but incoming money may be applied to outstanding debts first. Some sites also restrict who can send money, so confirm Colwell-specific rules and accepted vendors before sending.
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GDC lists common methods used across Georgia: online transfers through approved vendors, lobby kiosks or ATMs, mailed money orders with a voucher, and commissary or vendor orders. Vendors, accepted methods, and fees vary, so confirm what Colwell accepts before sending funds.
Online or phone deposits typically require the state, facility name, and the inmate’s full name or ID number. For mailed money orders and vouchers, follow the facility’s requirements exactly to prevent processing delays.
Not always. The money is credited to the inmate’s account, but the facility may apply incoming funds to outstanding debts or fees first.
Want to send a food package to someone at Colwell Probation Detention Center? Union Supply is the authorized provider. Here's how to place an order, along with the fees, limits, and deadlines you need to know.
Trying to stay in touch with someone at this facility? Two channels are clearly defined: scheduled visitation through the Georgia Department of Corrections (GDC) request process, and approved food packages through Union Supply.
Scheduling your first visit takes two steps: get approved as a visitor, then request a specific visit time through the Georgia Department of Corrections (GDC) form.
