Hays State Prison, GA
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How to Schedule Your First Visit at Hays State Prison
Getting approved to visit someone at Hays State Prison is a two-step process. First, you'll need to become an approved visitor using the Georgia Department of Corrections (GDC) Visitation Request Form. Then you'll submit your actual visit request through the GDC online
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How to Send Food Packages to Someone at Hays State Prison (Union Supply Guide)
Sending a food package to someone at Hays State Prison is straightforward once you understand the approved vendor, ordering options, and limits. Here's exactly how the Union Supply program works for Hays.
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Sending Food Packages to Hays State Prison: Your Complete Guide to Union Supply Orders
Want to send a food package to someone at Hays State Prison? All orders go through Union Supply, the vendor approved by the Georgia Department of Corrections. Here's how to order, what it costs, and the limits you'll need to follow.
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Visitation
- In-person visits are 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM on Saturdays, Sundays, and state holidays.
- Tier I/II and Step-Down visits are held Wednesdays and Fridays by appointment; families should call 706-857-0400 to arrange them.
- To become an approved visitor you must submit the Visitation Request Form to the facility where the inmate is housed.
Communication
- Telephone calls cost $0.06 per minute; a 25‑minute call costs $1.50.
- Set up pre‑paid collect or direct bill accounts with Securus via their website or by calling 1‑800‑844‑6591.
- Funding fees for pre‑paid collect account deposits are listed as $0.00 per deposit.
Mail & Letters
- Confirm Hays State Prison’s mailing address via the GDC 'Find a Facility' tool and include the inmate’s full name and GDC number on every piece of mail.
- Food and gift packages for state prisons are ordered through Union Supply; mail orders go to Union Supply’s Dallas address.
- You can place a Union Supply food-package order by phone or fax using the vendor contact numbers provided by GDC.
Sending Money
- Deposits to pre-paid collect accounts at Hays State Prison are limited to a maximum of $200.00 per deposit.
- Funding fees for pre-paid collect account deposits via IVR, website, live agent, or check/money order are listed as $0.00.
- The facility site links to a 'How Do I Send Money to an Offender' page that explains the available ways to send funds.
Facility Info
- Routine transfer requests are not considered until an inmate has been assigned to the institution for 12 months and has had no Disciplinary Reports in the preceding six months.
- The PIC Program can reduce an offender’s length of stay through satisfactory progress in education, vocational, treatment programs, work assignments, and good behavior.
- The Ombudsman unit has no jurisdiction over parole matters; contact Pardons and Paroles for parole-related concerns.
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Topic Overviews
Visitation
In-person visitation at Hays State Prison runs from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM on Saturdays, Sundays, and state holidays. If your loved one is Tier I/II or Step-Down, visits happen on Wednesday and Friday by appointment only—call 706-857-0400 to schedule. Before visiting, you'll need approval: complete and submit the Visitation Request Form to the facility, then request scheduled visits through the GDC online visitation form. Plans change? Use the facility's
Read full guideCommunication
Hays State Prison uses Securus for phone service. You'll need to set up either a pre-paid collect or direct-bill account through Securus' website or by calling 1-800-844-6591. Calls cost $0.06 per minute—a full 25-minute call runs $1.50. Deposits to pre-paid collect accounts have a $0.00 funding fee. Keep in mind: calls may be monitored or recorded, and three-way calling and call forwarding are prohibited. Each call maxes out at 25 minutes and can only go to numbers on the offender's Call Allow List. Set up your account and get your phone number approved before expecting calls to avoid delays.
Mail & Letters
To send postal mail to someone at Hays State Prison, start by using the Georgia DOC
Read full guideSending Money
Hays State Prison caps deposits to pre-paid collect accounts at $200.00 per deposit. Funding fees are listed as $0.00 whether you pay by IVR, website, live agent, or check/money order. For exact steps and accepted options, check the facility's
Read full guideCommon Questions
Showing 6 of 16What are the visiting hours at Hays State Prison?
General in-person visiting is 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM on Saturdays, Sundays, and state holidays. Tier I/II and Step-Down inmates visit on Wednesday and Friday by appointment only—call 706-857-0400 to schedule.
VisitationHow do I schedule, add, or cancel a visit at Hays State Prison?
Start by submitting the Visitation Request Form to the facility for approval. Once approved, request visits through the GDC online visitation form. Use
VisitationWhen is the deadline to request weekend or state-holiday visitation?
Weekend visit requests are due by 5:00 PM Wednesday of that week. For state holidays, submit your request by 5:00 PM three days before the holiday.
VisitationHow much does it cost to call an inmate at Hays State Prison?
Calls are billed at $0.06 per minute. A 25‑minute call costs $1.50.
CommunicationHow do I set up an account to receive calls from Hays State Prison?
Set up a pre‑paid collect or direct‑bill account with Securus. You can do this on the Securus website or by calling 1‑800‑844‑6591.
CommunicationAre calls to or from Hays State Prison monitored or restricted?
Yes. Calls may be monitored or recorded, three‑way calling and call forwarding are prohibited, calls are limited to 25 minutes, and they must be placed to numbers on the offender’s Call Allow List.
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General visitation runs from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM on Saturdays, Sundays, and state holidays.
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