How to Get Approved to Visit an Inmate at Hancock State Prison (GA)

Before you can schedule a visit at Hancock State Prison, you need to become an approved visitor. In Georgia DOC, approval starts with the Visitation Request Form - fill it out and submit it to the facility where your loved one is housed. Once your request is in, you're on track to getting cleared.

The form is straightforward, but gather your details before you start. You'll need the offender's GDC ID, plus your own information: full name (including middle name if you use one), email address, relationship to the offender, and date of birth.

• ✓ Offender’s GDC ID
• ✓ Your last name and first name (middle name is optional)
• ✓ Your email address
• ✓ Your relationship to the offender
• ✓ Your date of birth

You'll also need to select an ID type on the form. If you choose Driver's License or State ID, you must be 18 or older - pay attention to this before submitting.

Once you've completed the form, submit it through the Georgia DOC visitation request process. This submission kicks off your approval at Hancock State Prison - and you can't request a scheduled visit until you're approved.

1. Fill out the GDC Visitation Request Form - enter the offender’s GDC ID and your information.
2. Submit the completed form to Hancock State Prison - this is the first required step to become an approved visitor.
3. Wait for approval - once you’re approved, you can move forward with requesting a scheduled visit.

Timing matters. For weekend visits, submit your request by 5:00 PM on Wednesday of the same week. For state holidays, the deadline is 5:00 PM three days before the holiday.