How to Send Money to Someone at Hall County Correctional (methods, fees, and eligibility)

Before sending funds to someone at Hall County Correctional Institution, check that you're eligible. The Georgia Department of Corrections requires you to be on the incarcerated person's approved visitor list to use any of the payment methods.

The Georgia Department of Corrections lists five ways to send money to Hall County Correctional Institution. Most people choose between sending money online through JPay, making a walk-in deposit at MoneyGram, or mailing a money order through the state's lockbox process. Your best option depends on how fast you need the funds to arrive - and how much you're willing to pay in fees.

JPay is the main online option for Hall County Correctional Institution. You'll need the incarcerated person's ID number to start. If you have a JPay account, you can complete the deposit using a credit or debit card.

JPay charges tiered fees based on the amount you send. For $0.01–$20.00, the fee is $3.50. Send $20.01–$100.00, and you'll pay $5.00. For $100.01–$300.00, it's $6.50 per transaction.

Prefer to pay in person? MoneyGram walk-in deposits work for Hall County Correctional Institution. The fee is $4.95 per transaction, and you can send up to $5,000.

Mail is the cheapest route. GDC lists lockbox/money order deposits as free - you can print a voucher and send it with your payment at no cost. The tradeoff? Allow up to two weeks for mail and processing.

Stuck while trying to send money? GDC offers live phone support 24/7 to help you complete a deposit.

Practical Tips Next Steps

• ✓ Confirm the incarcerated person’s ID number before you send anything (you’ll need it for JPay deposits).
• ✓ Compare fees by method: JPay internet transfers range from $3.50 to $6.50 depending on the amount, while MoneyGram walk-in deposits cost $4.95 per transaction.
• ✓ If avoiding fees is your top priority, consider the lockbox/money order option, which is listed as free.
• ✓ Match the method to your timeline: online or walk-in options are typically chosen for speed, while mail is better when you can wait for processing.

When mailing funds, use the free money order voucher so your deposit gets routed correctly. Plan ahead - mail and processing can take up to two weeks, so this works best when you're not covering an urgent need.