How to Contact an Inmate at Facility

The Georgia DOC visitation application is straightforward but detail-heavy. You'll need your legal name, date of birth, and full address (city, state, and ZIP code). The form also asks for your occupation, a home or cell telephone number, and an email address. Gather all of this before you start to avoid mistakes and delays.

The form screens for criminal history. It asks whether you've ever been convicted of a crime. If you answer yes, you'll need to provide details: the nature of the conviction, the date, the county and state, and the sentence you received. Have more than one conviction? Put everything together in a clear format so it's easy to review.

Steps to Follow

• ✓ Legal name
• ✓ Date of birth
• ✓ Full address (street address, city, state, ZIP)
• ✓ Occupation
• ✓ Home/cell telephone number
• ✓ Email address
• ✓ If you have convictions: nature of conviction(s), date, county, state, and sentence received (prepare an additional sheet if you need more room)
• ✓ If you are on probation/parole: probation/parole officer’s name, location, and telephone number

1. Gather your personal information. Use your legal name and make sure your date of birth, address, phone number, occupation, and email are complete and accurate.
2. Answer the conviction question carefully. If you have been convicted of a crime, list the nature of the conviction(s) and include the date, county, state, and sentence received. Add an extra sheet if you need more space.
3. Provide probation/parole details if it applies to you. If you are on probation or parole, fill in your officer’s name, location, and telephone number.
4. Submit the form using the facility’s current instructions. Submission procedures can vary, so follow the directions provided with the current Georgia DOC visitation request form or by the facility.

Before you submit anything, confirm you're using the most current version of the Georgia DOC visitation request form and the facility's current submission instructions. Ask whether you need supporting paperwork related to conviction history or probation/parole status, especially if an additional sheet is required. If you're on probation or parole, verify whether your officer needs to be contacted or provide confirmation, since the form requires the officer's name, location, and telephone number.