Phillips State Prison, GA

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2989 W Rock Quarry Rd NEBuford, GA, 30519

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Guides for This Facility

At a Glance

Visitation

  • Visiting hours are 9:00 AM–3:00 PM on Saturdays, Sundays, and state holidays.
  • All scheduled visits must be requested through the Georgia Department of Corrections visitation form.
  • Weekend visit requests must be submitted by 5:00 PM on Wednesday of the same week; holiday requests must be submitted by 5:00 PM three days before the holiday.

Communication

  • Friends and family can set up pre-paid, collect, or direct-bill Securus accounts via the Securus website or by calling 1-800-844-6591.
  • Securus rates for Phillips State Prison show a per-minute rate of $0.06 and a cost of $1.50 for a 25-minute call.
  • Pre-paid collect account deposits are limited to a maximum of $200.00 per deposit.

Mail & Letters

  • Use the GDC 'Find a Facility' tool to confirm the correct mailing address for Phillips State Prison before sending mail.
  • Include the inmate’s full name and GDC/inmate number on every piece of mail sent to Phillips State Prison.
  • Family and friends may order approved food/package items for inmates through Union Supply by mail to their Dallas address.

Sending Money

  • GDC directs users to the 'How Do I Send Money to an Offender' page for official payment options for Phillips State Prison.
  • Friends and family can set up pre-paid collect or direct-bill Securus accounts via the Securus website or by calling 1-800-844-6591.
  • Deposits to pre-paid collect accounts are limited to a maximum of $200.00 per deposit.

Facility Info

  • Visiting hours are 9:00 AM–3:00 PM on Saturdays, Sundays, and State Holidays.
  • Phillips State Prison has a capacity of 918 and opened in 1990 after construction in 1988.
  • Housing consists of 10 living units (each with two dormitories) with a mix of two‑man and single‑man cells, including MH/SM housing and a Special Management Unit.

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Topic Overviews

Visitation

Phillips State Prison allows in-person visits from 9:00 AM–3:00 PM on Saturdays, Sundays, and state holidays. Before scheduling, you must be an approved visitor—submit the Visitation Request Form to the inmate's facility. Note that some fields on the form require you to be at least 18. Once approved, request your visit through the Georgia Department of Corrections (GDC) visitation form. Deadlines are strict: weekend requests are due by 5:00 PM on Wednesday of that same week, and state-holiday requests by 5:00 PM three days before the holiday. The GDC page also lets you add visitors to an existing appointment or find and cancel a scheduled visit. Visits may be denied if the inmate has disciplinary sanctions in the past 24 months or a sentence prohibiting contact with certain people.

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Communication

Phone calls at Phillips State Prison go through Securus. To receive calls, set up a pre-paid, collect, or direct-bill account on the Securus website or by calling 1-800-844-6591. Get your account verified before you expect calls—unverified accounts won't connect. Published Securus rates for Phillips show $0.06 per minute, with a 25-minute call costing $1.50 total. Shorter, more frequent calls can add up over time. Pre-paid collect deposits max out at $200.00, so plan accordingly. A few restrictions apply: calls may be monitored or recorded, forwarding and three-way calling aren't allowed, calls are capped at 25 minutes, and inmates can only call numbers on their approved Call Allow List.

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Mail & Letters

To send mail to someone at Phillips State Prison, first confirm the facility's current mailing address using the Georgia DOC

Sending Money

The Georgia Department of Corrections (GDC) directs families to the

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Common Questions

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What are the visiting hours at Phillips State Prison?

In-person visiting hours are 9:00 AM–3:00 PM on Saturdays, Sundays, and state holidays.

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How do I schedule a visit with an inmate at Phillips State Prison?

First submit the Visitation Request Form to the inmate’s facility to become an approved visitor. Then request a scheduled visit through the GDC visitation form.

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When is the deadline to request weekend or state-holiday visits?

Weekend visit requests must be submitted by 5:00 PM on the Wednesday of the same week. State-holiday visit requests must be submitted by 5:00 PM three days before the holiday.

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Can I add or cancel visitors after scheduling a visit?

Yes. GDC’s visitation page provides an “Add Visitor” function for an existing appointment and a cancellation link to find and cancel scheduled visits.

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How do I set up an account to receive calls from someone at Phillips State Prison?

Set up an account with Securus online or by calling 1-800-844-6591. Choose pre-paid, collect, or direct-bill service, and complete account setup and verification before you expect calls.

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How much do phone calls cost from Phillips State Prison?

Published Securus rates for Phillips State Prison list $0.06 per minute. The rate table shows a total cost of $1.50 for a 25-minute call.

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Phillips State Prison opened in 1990 and holds up to 918 people. Visiting hours run 9:00AM–3:00PM on Saturdays, Sundays, and State Holidays.

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