Visitation at Hancock State Prison, GA

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

Overview

Hancock State Prison holds in-person visits on Saturdays and Sundays from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM for general population, and Tuesdays and Thursdays from 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM for Tier I and Tier II inmates. You'll schedule visits through the Georgia Department of Corrections (GDC) online visitation form, which requires the offender ID plus your name, email, relationship, date of birth, and ID type. Weekend visit requests must be in by 5:00 PM Wednesday of that week. For state holidays, submit your request by 5:00 PM three days before. First-time visitors need to complete the Visitation Request Form and send it to the facility before scheduling. You can also add visitors or cancel appointments through the visitation page links.

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Quick Facts

  • General-population visits at Hancock State Prison are Saturdays and Sundays from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM.
  • Tier I and Tier II visits are scheduled Tuesdays and Thursdays from 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM.
  • To request a scheduled visit you must submit a request through the GDC visitation form.
  • The online visitation request requires the offender’s ID plus the requester’s name, email, relationship, date of birth and ID type.
  • Use the visitation page's 'Add Visitor' link to add visitors and the 'Cancel my visit' link to cancel a scheduled appointment.

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How to Schedule a Weekend Visit at Hancock State Prison

Weekend visits at Hancock State Prison follow a set schedule, but you'll need to submit your request through the Georgia Department of Corrections (GDC) system before the weekly cutoff. Here's how to make sure everything lines up so you don't miss your visit.

Common Questions

What are Hancock State Prison’s visiting hours?

General-population visits are Saturdays and Sundays from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM, and Tier I/II visits are Tuesdays and Thursdays from 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM. All visits must be requested through the GDC visitation form, with weekend requests due by 5:00 PM Wednesday (holiday cutoffs apply).

How do I become an approved visitor at Hancock State Prison?

Complete the Visitation Request Form and submit it to the inmate’s facility to start the approval process. Once approved, request scheduled visits through the GDC online visitation form using the offender ID and your personal details.

Can I add or cancel visitors after scheduling a visit at Hancock State Prison?

Yes—use the visitation page’s “Add Visitor” link to add additional visitors and the “Cancel my visit” link to cancel an appointment. Keep the weekend/holiday scheduling cutoffs in mind, and know that visitation can be refused or revoked for contraband, deception on forms, repeated warnings, or security needs.

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