Gilmer County Detention Center, GA

Gilmer County Detention Center doesn't do walk-in visits. You'll need visitor approval first, then schedule through the department's visit-request process. Immediate family can get approved through the offender directly. Non-immediate visitors? The offender typically needs to initiate a significant-relationship visitor request. Timing is strict: weekend visitation requests must be in by 5:00 PM on the Wednesday of that week. State-holiday requests are due by 5:00 PM three days before the holiday. Be ready to provide documentation if staff need to verify your relationship. Some ID options on the request form are limited to visitors 18 or older. The facility and GDC can refuse, deny, or revoke visitation for security reasons, suspected contraband, or deception on forms.

Gilmer County Detention Center uses JPay for remote video visits and electronic messaging. Video visits run $3.95 for 30 minutes. Electronic messages use email stamps at $0.35 each. Phone service goes through Securus—set up a pre-paid collect or direct-bill account on their website or call 1-800-844-6591. Calls may be monitored or recorded and are capped at 25 minutes. No call forwarding or three-way calling. Calls only go through to numbers on the offender's Call Allow List. Before scheduling or receiving video visits, you'll need to create and verify an account with the approved vendor and add funds. For at-home video, you need a device with a camera and microphone plus stable internet.

Start by using the Georgia DOC Find a Facility tool to confirm Gilmer County Detention Center's current mailing address. Every envelope needs the inmate's full name and GDC number. Placing an order? Expect a non-refundable $2.95 shipping and handling charge. GDC spending and weight limits apply and vary by facility type—examples include $100/15 lbs or $50/7 lbs. For juvenile offenders at this facility, approved family or friends can order one property package per month through Union Supply. Personal mail often routes through central processing in Georgia, where letters may be opened, scanned, and delivered electronically. Non-privileged mail gets inspected for contraband. Legal mail is handled separately.

Sending money to someone at Gilmer County Detention Center? First, confirm you're on the inmate's approved visitor list—otherwise your payment won't go through. After that, pay attention to vendor rules. Securus pre-paid collect deposits max out at $200.00 per deposit. JPay charges a $3.50 fee for internet transfers between $0.01 and $20.00. Common options in Georgia include online transfers through approved vendors, lobby kiosks or ATMs, and mailed money orders with printable vouchers. For online or phone deposits, have the inmate's state, facility, and name or ID ready. Follow voucher requirements for mailed money orders to avoid delays.