Visitation at Gilmer County Detention Center, GA

How to visit, scheduling, dress code, and visitor requirements

Overview

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.

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Quick Facts

  • Offenders can request immediate family and may initiate approval for non-immediate visitors with significant relationships.
  • Weekend visitation requests must be submitted by 5:00 PM on the Wednesday of the same week.
  • State-holiday visitation requests must be submitted by 5:00 PM three days before the holiday.
  • The facility may require supporting documentation to verify visitation relationships and some ID options on the form are limited to visitors 18 or older.

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Common Questions

How do I get approved to visit someone at Gilmer County Detention Center?

You must submit a visitation request form and be approved before scheduling a visit. Immediate family may be approved directly; non-immediate or significant-relationship visitors usually require the offender to initiate the request, and the facility may ask for supporting documents.

What are the deadlines to submit a visitation request for weekends or state holidays?

Weekend visit requests must be submitted by 5:00 PM on the Wednesday of the same week. State-holiday visit requests must be submitted by 5:00 PM three days before the holiday.

Can Gilmer County Detention Center deny or revoke my visitation privileges?

Yes. The facility and GDC can refuse, deny, or revoke visitation for suspected contraband, deception on forms, or special security needs. In some cases, a Warden’s visitation decision can’t be overturned by the Ombudsman.

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Before placing an order, confirm that Union Supply is the package vendor for the facility where your loved one is housed. In Georgia, vendor programs vary by facility—Riverbend Private Prison, for instance, uses Access Securepak instead of Union Supply until further notice. Your safest first step: call Gilmer County Detention Center directly to verify which package program they accept and whether food packages go through Union Supply or another vendor.

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