Telfair County Jail, GA
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How to Schedule and Manage Visits for Someone at Telfair County Jail (GDC request steps — verify with the jail)
Visiting someone in jail comes down to two things: getting approved first, then requesting a time slot. The steps below explain the Georgia Department of Corrections (GDC) request process—but start by confirming Telfair County Jail actually uses it.
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Ordering Food Packages for Someone at Telfair County Jail: Methods, Limits, and Deadlines
If your loved one is housed under Georgia Department of Corrections (GDC) package rules, you won't send food directly to the jail. Instead, food packages go through an approved vendor program. Here's how it works, how to place an order, and what to know about limits and deadlines.
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Sending Food Packages to Someone at Telfair County Jail: Ordering Methods, Limits, Fees, and Deadlines (verify vendor first)
Sending a food package sounds simple, but the details matter—especially which vendor to use and when to order. Here's how the Union Supply program works under Georgia Department of Corrections guidance, and what you should confirm before paying for an order for someone at Telfair County Jail.
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Visitation
- To request a scheduled visit you must submit a visitation request through the Georgia DOC (GDC) online form.
- The first step to visitation is becoming an approved visitor by filling out and submitting a Visitation Request Form to the facility.
- Weekend visit requests must be submitted by 5:00 PM on Wednesday of the same week.
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- Approved food packages for inmates at GDC facilities are ordered through the vendor Union Supply under the Georgia inmate package program.
- You may send an order by mail to Union Supply’s Dallas, TX address or place orders by phone or fax using the vendor numbers listed by GDC.
- All orders incur a $2.95 non‑refundable shipping and handling fee and orders received after the vendor deadline are not accepted.
Sending Money
- GDC directs people to read the “How Do I Send Money to an Offender” page for instructions on sending money to someone at Telfair County Jail.
- Common ways to add funds in Georgia include online transfers, lobby kiosks or ATMs, and mailed money orders with a voucher.
- Online and phone deposits typically require the state, facility name, and the inmate’s name or ID to route funds correctly.
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Topic Overviews
Visitation
Visiting at Telfair County Jail starts with approval. Fill out and submit the Visitation Request Form to become an approved visitor. Once approved, request and schedule visits through the Georgia DOC (GDC) online visitation request form. Already have a scheduled appointment? Add additional visitors through the facility's scheduled-visit link, or cancel using the facility's cancel link. Watch the deadlines closely: weekend visit requests must be in by 5:00 PM on Wednesday of the same week, and state-holiday requests are due by 5:00 PM three days before the holiday. When completing forms, you must be 18 or older to select Driver License or State ID as your ID type.
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Telfair County Jail participates in the Georgia Department of Corrections inmate food-package program. Approved family and friends can order through Union Supply—check the Georgia Inmate Package website for program details and approved items. Download the order form from the Georgia site and mail it to Union Supply's Dallas, TX address, or place your order by phone or fax using the vendor numbers provided. Georgia sets spending and weight limits: State Prisons/ITFs allow $100 or 15 lb per offender, while Probation Detention Centers allow $50 or 7 lb. Multiple orders may be combined into one package, but the total must stay within those limits. Orders received after the vendor deadline won't be accepted, and every order includes a $2.95 non-refundable shipping and handling charge. Always include the inmate's full name and GDC number on forms and correspondence.
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Sending money to someone at Telfair County Jail? Start with the Georgia Department of Corrections
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Showing 6 of 9How do I become an approved visitor at Telfair County Jail?
Complete and submit the Visitation Request Form to Telfair County Jail to become an approved visitor. You must be approved before you can request scheduled visits through the online system.
VisitationHow do I schedule a visit at Telfair County Jail?
After you’re approved, request and schedule your visit using the Georgia DOC (GDC) online visitation request form.
VisitationWhat are the deadlines to request weekend or state-holiday visits at Telfair County Jail?
Weekend visit requests are due by 5:00 PM on Wednesday of the same week. State-holiday visit requests are due by 5:00 PM three days before the holiday.
VisitationHow do I order a food package for someone at Telfair County Jail?
Download the order form from the Georgia Inmate Package website and fill it out. Submit the order to Union Supply by mail (Dallas, TX), or place it by phone or fax using the vendor numbers provided. Include the inmate’s full name and GDC/inmate number on the form and any correspondence.
Mail & LettersAre there spending or weight limits for packages sent to someone at Telfair County Jail?
Yes. Georgia sets package maximums: State Prisons and ITFs allow $100 per offender or 15 lbs per package; Probation Detention Centers allow $50 per offender or 7 lbs per package. Multiple orders get consolidated into a single package, and the combined shipment can't exceed those limits.
Mail & LettersIs there a fee or deadline for ordering packages for an inmate at Telfair County Jail?
Yes. Every order includes a $2.95 non-refundable shipping and handling charge. Orders received after the vendor deadline won't be accepted, so submit by the posted cutoff.
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To request a scheduled visit, submit a request through GDC’s form.
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