How to deposit funds, commissary, and payment options
Before sending money to an inmate at GA DIAG CLASS PRISON, make sure you're on the offender's approved visitor list. This is required regardless of payment method. To send by mail, use GDC's free printable money-order voucher and include it with your money order. Allow up to two weeks for mail delivery and processing. If you prefer sending online, JPay charges tiered fees: $3.50 for $0.01–$20.00, $5.00 for $20.01–$100.00, and $6.50 for $100.01–$300.00. Need help with a JPay transaction? GDC provides a live agent 24/7. Have the inmate's state, facility, and identifying information ready. Double-check voucher and money-order details to avoid delays, and keep in mind that funds may be applied to outstanding debts first.
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**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 can send money to someone at GDCP (a GDC facility), you need to be on their approved visitor list. To get approved, fill out the Visitation Request Form and submit it to the facility where your loved one is housed. This approval step comes first, even if you have no plans to visit in person and just want to help cover basics.
Sending money is usually straightforward once you know the rules—but one requirement can stop your payment before it starts. Use the checklist and steps below to avoid delays and wasted fees.
Yes. You must be on the offender’s approved visitor list before you can use any payment method to send money to them.
Use GDC’s free printable money-order voucher and mail the money order with that voucher. Allow up to two weeks for mail delivery and processing, and double-check the voucher and money-order details to avoid delays.
JPay charges tiered internet transfer fees: $3.50 for $0.01–$20.00, $5.00 for $20.01–$100.00, and $6.50 for $100.01–$300.00. If you need help, GDC provides a live agent to assist with JPay transactions 24/7.
Visitation at GDCP depends on where your loved one is housed. Match their unit type to the schedule below, then plan your request around the cutoff times.
If you want to visit someone in a Georgia Department of Corrections (GDC) prison, the first step is getting on the approved visitor list. The process is straightforward once you know which form to submit, who qualifies as "immediate family," and what to do if you need to go through a significant relationship request (including at GDCP).
Staying in touch is possible, but knowing the rules and costs up front saves a lot of frustration. Here's how to plan phone calls, electronic messages, and video visits for GA DIAG CLASS PRISON.
