Hall County Prison

Physical Address
1694 Barber RdGainesville, GA, 30507

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At a Glance

Visitation

  • To become an approved visitor, you must fill out the Visitation Request Form and submit it to the facility where the person is incarcerated.
  • To request a scheduled visit at Hall County Prison, submit a request through the Georgia Department of Corrections (GDC) online form.
  • For significant-relationship visits, the offender must initiate the request and complete the Significant Relationship Visitor Application for Warden/Superintendent review.

Communication

  • JPay lists a $3.95 fee for a 30-minute video visit at Hall County Prison.
  • JPay lists a $0.35 charge for an electronic stamp used to send email to an inmate at Hall County Prison.
  • Existing JPay account holders can send money online using a credit or debit card by entering the inmate’s ID.

Mail & Letters

  • GDC authorizes Union Supply to accept food-package orders for inmates in State Prisons, Integrated Treatment Facilities, and Probation Detention Centers.
  • Orders use Georgia Inmate Package order forms and can be mailed to a Dallas, TX PO Box or placed by phone or fax with the vendor.
  • Vendor orders received after the deadline are not accepted and a $2.95 non‑refundable shipping and handling charge applies to all orders.

Sending Money

  • Senders must be on the recipient’s approved visitor list to send money by any method to someone at Hall County Prison.
  • GDC (the system Hall County follows) offers five different ways to send money to someone incarcerated.
  • Mailed money orders use a free printable voucher and can take up to two weeks for mail and processing.

Contact Info

  • Driving directions: take I-85N to I-985N toward Gainesville, use Exit 20 to Candler Road, then follow Calvary Church Road and Barber Road.
  • The most reliable place to find phone numbers and department contacts is the facility or county corrections 'Contact' or 'Locations' web page.
  • Third-party directories can be outdated or incorrect, so always verify addresses and phone numbers on official sources before visiting or mailing.

Facility Info

  • The facility has a capacity of 240 offenders.
  • Hall County Correctional Institution is medium security, opened in 1963 and renovated in 1991.
  • Offenders are housed in three dormitories and the facility has four isolation/segregation cells.

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Topic Overviews

Visitation

Visiting someone at Hall County Prison starts with getting approved. Complete the Visitation Request Form and submit it to the facility—you may need to provide documentation to verify your relationship. Immediate family members can be nominated by the offender directly. For significant-relationship visits, the offender must initiate the request by completing a Significant Relationship Visitor Application for Warden/Superintendent review. Once approved, schedule your visit through the Georgia Department of Corrections (GDC) online form. Every visit requires an appointment, so plan ahead and keep your confirmation handy. Weekend visit requests are due by 5:00 PM Wednesday of the same week. State-holiday requests must be in by 5:00 PM three days before the holiday. You can also add approved visitors or cancel using the facility's online links.

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Communication

Hall County Prison uses JPay for video visitation and electronic mail. A 30-minute video visit costs $3.95, and email runs $0.35 per electronic stamp. To get started, create and verify an account with JPay—you may need to add funds before scheduling a session or sending messages. For at-home video visits, you'll need a webcam-equipped computer or a smartphone/tablet with a camera, microphone, and stable internet. Keep in mind that calls, video sessions, and messages are typically monitored, and some services may require you to be on an approved contact list first. You can also send funds through JPay by entering the inmate's ID; transfer fees vary by amount.

Mail & Letters

Sending a food package to someone at Hall County Prison? Georgia's Department of Corrections authorizes Union Supply to handle food-package orders for inmates at State Prisons, Integrated Treatment Facilities, and Probation Detention Centers. Approved family and friends can place orders using the Georgia Inmate Package forms on the official site, or submit by mail to the vendor's Dallas, TX PO Box, by phone, or by fax. Orders are subject to vendor deadlines—late orders won't be accepted—and include a non-refundable $2.95 shipping and handling fee. GDC sets spending and weight limits: $100 or 15 lbs for State Prisons and ITFs, $50 or 7 lbs for Probation Detention Centers. Some facilities use other approved vendors, so confirm local rules before ordering.

Sending Money

Sending money to someone at Hall County Prison? You'll need to be on the inmate's approved visitor list first—payments from unapproved senders won't be accepted. The facility follows Georgia DOC guidance, which supports five ways to deposit funds. Mailing money? Use the printable money order voucher (free) and allow up to two weeks for delivery and processing. For online deposits, JPay lets you transfer funds by entering the inmate's ID. If you have a JPay account, you can pay with a credit or debit card. JPay's internet transfer fees are tiered: $3.50 for $0.01–$20.00, $5.00 for $20.01–$100.00, and $6.50 for $100.01–$300.00. Walk-in MoneyGram deposits (up to $5,000) cost $4.95 per transaction.

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Common Questions

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How do I get approved to visit someone at Hall County Prison?

Complete the Visitation Request Form and submit it to the facility where the person is incarcerated. The facility may ask for documentation to verify your relationship. Offenders may request immediate family, and the offender must initiate significant-relationship applications for Warden/Superintendent review.

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How do I schedule, add, or cancel a visit at Hall County Prison?

Schedule visits through the GDC online form, since all visits require an appointment. To add approved visitors to an existing visit, use the Add Visitor link. To cancel, use the facility’s Find/Cancel scheduled visitation link and keep your confirmation details handy.

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When do I need to submit requests for weekend or state-holiday visits at Hall County Prison?

Submit weekend visit requests by 5:00 PM on Wednesday of the same week. Submit state-holiday visit requests by 5:00 PM three days before the holiday. Schedule as early as you can so you don’t miss the cutoff.

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How much does a video visit cost at Hall County Prison?

JPay lists a $3.95 fee for a 30-minute video visit at Hall County Prison. You’ll need a verified account with the facility’s approved vendor to schedule and pay for video visits.

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How much does email cost at Hall County Prison?

JPay lists a $0.35 charge for an electronic stamp used to send email to an inmate at this facility.

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How can I send money to an inmate at Hall County Prison?

You can send money through JPay by entering the inmate’s ID and completing the transfer online. Transfer fees vary by amount, and JPay lists fees by transfer range.

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Hall County Prison in Georgia is a medium-security facility built in 1963, renovated in 1991, and designed to hold up to 240 inmates.

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