How to deposit funds, commissary, and payment options
There are a couple ways to add funds for someone at Screven County Jail: online transfers through approved vendors like JPay, or mailed money orders using the jail's free printable voucher. Whichever method you choose, follow the instructions exactlyâsmall mistakes can delay processing. Important: you must be on the person's approved sender/visitor list before any deposit will be accepted. Mailing a money order with the facility's voucher? Plan aheadâit can take up to two weeks for USPS delivery and processing before funds appear in the account. JPay internet transfer fees are $3.50 for $0.01â$20.00, $5.00 for $20.01â$100.00, and $6.50 for $100.01â$300.00. If you run into problems, a live agent is available 24/7.
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Before you send money to someone in the Georgia Department of Corrections system, there's one requirement that can stop you cold: you must be on the recipient's approved visitor list. GDC applies this rule to every payment method they offer. If you're not approved, your payment won't go throughâno matter which option you choose.
JPay costs seem small at checkout but add up fast. Here's what Georgia DOC families actually payâso you can plan before you send.
Want to put money on someone's account at Screven County Jail? First, confirm you're eligible to send funds â then pick the method that works best for your budget and timeline.
You must be on the inmateâs approved sender/visitor list before Screven County Jail will accept any payment for that person. Options include online transfers through approved vendors (such as JPay) and mailing a money order using the facilityâs free printable voucherâfollow the voucher instructions exactly.
JPay charges $3.50 per internet transaction for $0.01â$20.00, $5.00 for $20.01â$100.00, and $6.50 for $100.01â$300.00.
For help with a transfer or questions about sending money, you can speak with a live agent whoâs available 24/7. If you mailed a voucher, allow up to two weeks for mail delivery and processing before you check on the deposit.
Trying to reach Screven County Jail or get answers about sending money or packages? Having the right contact info upfront saves a lot of frustration. Here are the details from Georgia Department of Corrections (GDC) pages.
Plans change. If another family member needs to join your scheduled visitâor you can't make it after allâyou can handle updates through the Georgia Department of Corrections (GDC)
Visiting starts with approval. At Screven County Jail, you'll need to complete the Georgia DOC visitation request process before you can schedule or show up for a visit.
