How to Get Approved to Visit Someone at Screven County Jail

You can't just show up - you have to become an approved visitor first. Start by completing the Visitation Request Form and submitting it to the facility where your loved one is housed.

The form asks for information that connects you to the person you want to visit and helps staff verify your identity. You'll need the offender's GDC ID, your full name, date of birth, and your relationship to them. You'll also provide contact information - email address and telephone number - and select an ID type (Driver's License, State ID, or None).

Once you've filled everything out, submit the form to the facility. That's what gets the approval process started.

Not immediate family? You may still qualify as a Significant Relationship Visitor. This category covers step-parents, in-laws, aunts, uncles, cousins, friends, employers, and pastors. Here's the catch: the offender has to initiate the request for you.

For these requests, the offender fills out the

Once the application is approved or denied, the offender gets notified. They're responsible for letting you know the decision.

Docs Needed

• ✓ Supporting documentation the facility may request to verify your relationship to the offender (for example, records that show the family or legal connection)