5 Ways to Send Money to Someone at Mitchell County Jail (what each option costs and requires)
Sending money is one of the fastest ways to help someone get basics while they're in custody. Here's a breakdown of the Georgia Department of Corrections (GDC) options, what each costs, and what you'll need to get started.
One rule can stop the whole process before you even pick a method: you must be on the recipient's approved visitor list to send money through any GDC payment option. If you're not approved yet, your payment won't go through. Confirm your status first.
GDC offers five ways to send funds. One is a free lockbox/money order approach - you create a voucher, print it, and mail it with your money order. The other four run through JPay: online transfers using the inmate's ID, walk-in/MoneyGram deposits, and phone-based help through a live agent.
Want to avoid fees entirely? The money order voucher is GDC's free option. Create the voucher, print it, and mail it with your money order. No JPay transaction fee.
The tradeoff is speed. GDC says to allow up to two weeks for mail and processing, so skip this one if your loved one needs funds right away.
Need the money there faster? You can send it online through JPay. You'll enter the person's GDC/Inmate ID so the deposit goes to the right account.
If you already have a JPay account, you can pay with a credit or debit card. From there, the main difference between options comes down to fees.
JPay internet transfer fees are tiered by amount. GDC lists $3.50 per transaction for $0.01–$20.00, $5.00 for $20.01–$100.00, and $6.50 for $100.01–$300.00. If you're stretching every dollar, this tiered pricing might help you decide whether to send a smaller amount now or combine funds into one larger deposit.
Prefer paying in person? JPay walk-in deposits through MoneyGram cost a flat $4.95 per transaction for amounts up to $5,000. That's often cheaper than online - especially if you're sending more than $20 and want to dodge the higher fee tier.
Note: GDC lists the lockbox/money order option as FREE. When avoiding fees matters more than speed, the mailed voucher is your best bet.
How to Start
- ✓ Confirm you’re on the recipient’s approved visitor list before you try to send funds
- ✓ Have the inmate’s GDC/Inmate ID ready (you’ll need it for JPay)
- ✓ Use GDC’s “Send Money” tool/page or JPay to start an online deposit
- ✓ If you want the free route, create the money order voucher, print it, and mail it in
If you get stuck or just want someone to walk you through it, GDC offers a live agent phone option available 24/7.
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