How to Send Money to Someone at Gilmer County Detention Center (What You Must Know First)

Before you send any money to someone at Gilmer County Detention Center, make sure you're on their approved visitor list. This is required for every payment method. Even if you're ready to pay online or mail something in, your deposit can be blocked if you aren't approved yet. Not sure if you're on the list? Confirm that first - then choose the fastest or cheapest option for getting funds onto their account.

You have two practical ways to send funds: an online transfer through JPay, or a mailed money order using a free voucher you print yourself. JPay is the quickest option for most families - you'll need the incarcerated person's Inmate ID and a credit or debit card. The voucher method is the budget-friendly choice since the lockbox/money order route is free, but it's slower because it relies on mail and processing time.

JPay charges a per-transaction fee for online transfers. For amounts between $0.01–$20.00, expect to pay $3.50 each time. That adds up fast with small deposits - two separate $20 transfers means two separate fees. If you can, send fewer, larger deposits instead of several small ones. It's easier on your wallet.

1. Create the free money order voucher - Use the voucher option provided for sending a money order so you can print it out.
2. Print the voucher and fill it out - Complete it carefully so the funds get credited to the right person.
3. Mail it in with your money order - Send the printed voucher along with the money order as instructed for the voucher method.
4. Wait for processing - Allow up to two weeks for mail delivery and processing time before you expect the money to show up.

Checklist Before Sending

• ✓ Confirm you’re on the recipient’s approved visitor list (required before you can use any payment method)
• ✓ Have the incarcerated person’s Inmate ID ready (needed for JPay)
• ✓ Choose your method: JPay online transfer (faster, fee-based) or the free money order voucher by mail (slower)
• ✓ If you mail a voucher and money order, allow up to two weeks for mail and processing