How to Get Approved to Visit Someone at Mitchell County Jail (step-by-step)

This guide covers the Georgia Department of Corrections (GDC) visitation approval process, which many Georgia facilities use. That said, county jails sometimes run their own procedures. Before you start, confirm that Mitchell County Jail uses the same online visitation request process - especially if staff mention submitting paperwork a different way.

To request a visit, submit your information through the Department's online visitation form. This form also kicks off the approval process - fill it out and send it to the facility where your loved one is incarcerated. If you want a visit on the calendar, start here.

Your relationship to the incarcerated person affects how you get approved. Under GDC policy, "immediate family" means parents, siblings, spouse, grandparents, grandchildren, and children. If you fall into this category, the offender can request you for visitation approval directly.

Not immediate family? You may still qualify as a "significant relationship" visitor. This includes step-parents, in-laws, cousins, friends, pastors, employers, and others who provide positive support. You don't need to be a blood relative - but the approval path works differently.

For significant relationship visitors, the process doesn't start with you - it starts with the offender. They must complete the Significant Relationship Visitor Application for Visitation Privilege and submit it to the Warden/Superintendent for review.

Once the Warden/Superintendent decides, the offender gets notified of the approval or denial. From there, it's on them to let you know the outcome.

Pay attention to the ID section on the form. You must be 18 or older to select Driver's License or State ID as your identification type. If you're under 18, plan ahead - you'll likely need a different acceptable ID option for both the request and check-in, depending on facility rules.

• ✓ A valid photo ID that matches what you submit on your visitation request (and an acceptable alternative if you’re under 18 and can’t use a driver’s license/state ID on the form)
• ✓ Any documents the facility asks for to support your request (for example, paperwork that helps confirm your relationship)
• ✓ A copy or screenshot of what you submitted, so you can quickly re-check details if there’s a question later

Once approved, you can schedule visits through the Department's online form. Being on the approved visitor list matters beyond visits, too - you must be on the recipient's list to send money to an offender using any payment method.