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Scheduling, Adding Visitors, or Canceling a Visit (Gwinnett County Jail — GDC process)
Setting up a visit—or changing one you've already scheduled—comes down to three simple actions through GDC's online tools: request the visit, add visitors, or cancel.
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Setting Up Phone Calls from Gwinnett County Jail: How to Create a Securus Account, Fees, and Deposit Limits
Want to receive phone calls from someone at Gwinnett County Jail? You'll need a Securus account. Here's how to set one up, what deposits cost, and how to estimate your call expenses.
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How to Send Mail to Someone at Gwinnett County Jail (and Why Most Letters Get Rejected)
Gwinnett County Jail uses a two-address system for inmate mail. Most problems happen when people send the right item to the wrong place—or mail something that doesn't follow the postcard rules. Here's how to get it delivered the first time.
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Visitation
- All scheduled visits for Gwinnett County Jail must be requested through the GDC visit scheduling form.
- To become an approved visitor you must complete and submit the Visitation Request Form to the facility where the inmate is housed.
- You can add people to a scheduled visitation with the Add Visitor link or cancel an appointment with the Cancel my visit link.
Communication
- Friends and family set up Securus pre-paid, collect, or direct-bill telephone accounts online or by calling 1-800-844-6591.
- A pre-paid collect account may include multiple telephone numbers.
- Deposits to pre-paid collect accounts are limited to $200.00 per deposit.
Mail & Letters
- Use the GDC 'Find a Facility' tool for the correct Gwinnett mailing address and include the inmate's full name and GDC number on every envelope.
- Union Supply orders may be placed by mail to P.O. Box 619059 (2500 Regent Blvd Dept. 421), by phone, or by fax.
- All Union Supply orders include a nonrefundable $2.95 shipping and handling charge.
Sending Money
- Friends and family can set up pre-paid collect or direct-bill telephone accounts through Securus by website or by calling 1-800-844-6591.
- Pre-paid collect funding fees for IVR, website, live agent, or check/money-order deposits are listed as $0.00 per deposit.
- Offenders can transfer money from their trust accounts to Securus debit calling accounts in $1 increments.
Facility Info
- Senior officials may deny interview requests that would jeopardize facility security or the well‑being of inmates or staff.
- Interview denials can result from recent disciplinary reports, contraband‑related infractions, violent acts, contact restrictions, or security classification issues.
- Routine transfers are not considered until an inmate has been assigned to an institution for 12 months and has had no Disciplinary Reports in the preceding six months.
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Topic Overviews
Visitation
Getting approved to visit Gwinnett County Jail starts with the Visitation Request Form—submit it to the facility where your person is housed. Once approved, you'll book every visit through the Georgia Department of Corrections (GDC) visit scheduling form. Walk-ins aren't allowed; appointments are required. Need to make changes after booking? Use the Add Visitor link to find your appointment and add people, or the Cancel my visit link to cancel a reservation. Be aware that visits can be denied, revoked, or suspended for suspected contraband, dishonesty on forms, repeated conduct warnings, or security concerns. The Ombudsman unit can't overturn a warden's visitation decisions made under facility policy, so following the rules is essential.
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Gwinnett County Jail uses Securus for phone service. Set up a pre-paid, collect, or direct-bill account online or by calling 1-800-844-6591. One pre-paid collect account can cover multiple phone numbers, with deposits capped at $200 per deposit. Funding through IVR, the website, a live agent, or check/money order shows a $0.00 deposit fee. Incarcerated people can also transfer money from their trust (commissary) account into a Securus debit calling account in $1 increments. Rates vary by call type—one example is $0.06 per minute locally (about $1.50 for 25 minutes). Calls may be monitored and recorded, must go to numbers on the Call Allow List, can't be forwarded or three-wayed, and max out at 25 minutes.
Read full guideMail & Letters
Before mailing letters to Gwinnett County Jail, use the GDC
Read full guideSending Money
Sending money to someone at Gwinnett County Jail typically involves online transfers, lobby kiosks, or mailed money orders—but exact methods and vendors can vary, so check current requirements before sending anything. Have the inmate's state, facility, and full name or ID ready, and confirm you're approved to send funds to avoid delays. For phone service, set up pre-paid collect or direct-bill accounts through Securus online or by calling 1-800-844-6591. One pre-paid collect account can cover multiple phone numbers. Securus lists $0.00 per-deposit funding fees for IVR, website, live agent, and check/money-order deposits. People in custody can also transfer trust funds into Securus debit calling accounts in $1 increments. Keep in mind: deposits may be applied to outstanding debts before funds become available.
Read full guideCommon Questions
Showing 6 of 15How do I request a scheduled visit at Gwinnett County Jail?
First, complete and submit the Visitation Request Form to the facility where the inmate is housed. Once you're approved, book your visit through the GDC visit scheduling form—every visit requires an appointment.
VisitationHow can I add or cancel people on my Gwinnett visit reservation?
Use the Add Visitor link to locate your scheduled visitation and add people. To cancel an appointment, use the Cancel my visit link to find and cancel the reservation.
VisitationWhat can cause my visitation to be denied or revoked at Gwinnett County Jail?
Visitation can be refused if you’re suspected of, caught with, or attempting to introduce contraband into a facility. Deception on forms, repeated warnings about conduct, or facility security needs can also lead to denial, revocation, or suspension, and the Ombudsman can’t overturn a warden’s visitation decision under facility policy.
VisitationHow do I set up phone calls from Gwinnett County Jail?
Set up service through Securus by creating an account online or calling 1-800-844-6591. You can choose a pre-paid, collect, or direct-bill telephone account.
CommunicationHow much does it cost to call an inmate at Gwinnett County Jail?
Rates depend on the call type. One listed example: local calls run $0.06 per minute (about $1.50 for a 25-minute call). Funding a pre-paid collect account via IVR, the website, a live agent, or check/money order shows a $0.00 deposit fee.
CommunicationCan inmates use commissary/trust funds to make phone calls?
Yes. Offenders can transfer money from their trust (commissary) accounts to Securus debit calling accounts in $1 increments to place calls.
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Gwinnett County Jail is located at 2900 University Parkway NE, Lawrenceville, GA 30043. Here's what you need to know before your visit.
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