5 Ways to Send Money to Someone at GA Diag Class Prison — Which Is Fastest
Heads up: To send money to someone at this Georgia Department of Corrections facility, you must be on the offender’s approved visitor list - no matter which payment method you plan to use.
Before you set up an account, buy a money order, or drive to a payment location, confirm you're approved. GDC requires you to be on the offender's approved visitor list - regardless of which payment method you use. If you're not on that list, your payment won't go through.
Mailing a money order with GDC's free voucher is one of the cheapest options. You create the voucher online, print it, and mail it with your payment. This works well if you want to skip card fees and can plan a couple weeks ahead.
Timing: With the free money order voucher, allow up to two weeks for mail delivery and processing.
Need the money there fast? JPay is usually where families start. You enter the offender's ID, pay with a credit or debit card, and the deposit processes electronically. There's also a JPay mobile app if you want to skip the computer entirely. JPay charges fees that vary by transaction type and amount. Check the current pricing before you hit "submit" - the cost can add up, especially for smaller deposits.
Fee example: JPay lists video visitation at $3.95 for a 30-minute session. That's not a money deposit fee, but it's a good reminder to verify current pricing for whatever JPay service you're using.
GDC lists five total ways to send money. Beyond the mailed voucher and JPay online, you may find options like MoneyGram walk-in deposits, kiosk payments, or lockbox-style money order processing. The exact steps depend on which vendor or tool you're using - so follow the current instructions in GDC's Send Money tool for the specific offender you're helping.
Timing is the main tradeoff when comparing methods. The mailed money order voucher is the slowest - GDC says to allow up to two weeks for mail delivery and processing. Electronic and in-person options are faster since they skip the postal system, but they come with transaction fees.
Quick Decision Guide
- ✓ If you want the lowest-cost option, use the free money order voucher and mail it in (allow up to two weeks for mail and processing).
- ✓ If you want the fastest option, use an electronic method like JPay online/mobile (expect fees).
- ✓ If you’re already paying for other JPay services, remember fees apply across the platform (for example, $3.95 for a 30-minute video visit).
Whatever method you choose, start with the same step: confirm you're on the offender's approved visitor list. Then use GDC's Send Money tool to pick the option that fits your timeline and budget, and double-check the current fees before you pay.
If a payment won't go through, check your approved visitor list status first. Then use GDC's Send Money tool to find the fastest deposit option for that offender and follow the instructions exactly.
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