How to deposit funds, commissary, and payment options
The Georgia Department of Corrections directs families and friends to the GDC "How Do I Send Money to an Offender" resource for official instructions and any Dooly-specific rules. Across Georgia, common ways to add funds include online transfers through approved vendors, lobby kiosks or ATMs, mailed money orders with a printable voucher, and approved commissary or gift options. Exact services vary by facility. For online or phone deposits, you'll typically need the state, facility, and the incarcerated person's name or ID. Mailing a voucher and money order? Follow the formatting requirements closely to avoid delays. Deposits go into the person's account, and incoming money may be applied to outstanding debts first. Confirm whether you need to be on an approved visitor or sender list before sending funds.
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Use the Georgia Department of Corrections “How Do I Send Money to an Offender” resource. That is where GDC directs you to find the official, Dooly-specific instructions before you send funds.
Common options across Georgia include online transfers through approved vendors, lobby kiosks or ATMs, mailed money orders with a printable voucher, and approved commissary or gift services. Availability varies by facility, so confirm the exact options for Dooly on the GDC page.
Georgia guidance generally requires you to be on the recipient’s approved visitor or sender list before you can send money. Check the GDC “How Do I Send Money to an Offender” resource to confirm whether Dooly enforces this and what steps are required.
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