Scheduling a Visit at Telfair County Jail: Deadlines You Need to Know
Visitation requests get denied for one simple reason: they were submitted too late. Here are the Georgia Department of Corrections (GDC) deadlines that matter most—and how to get your request in on time.
You'll submit your request through the Georgia Department of Corrections (GDC) visitation request form. That's your starting point for getting on the calendar. Timing matters - weekend and state-holiday visits have specific cutoffs, and missing them means missing your slot.
Planning a weekend visit? Mark this deadline: your request must be submitted by 5:00 PM on Wednesday of the same week. If you want to visit this Saturday or Sunday, Wednesday at 5:00 PM is your cutoff. After that, the weekend schedule is locked.
State-holiday visits have the same 5:00 PM cutoff, but the clock starts earlier. You need to submit your request by 5:00 PM three days before the holiday. That "three days before" rule can catch you off guard when a holiday falls midweek. Count back on the calendar - and aim to submit even earlier if you can.
- Open the GDC visitation request form - This is the required way to request a scheduled visit.
- Enter the person’s GDC ID and your information - Fill in the details the form asks for (including your relationship).
- Choose the visit you’re trying to schedule - Make sure you’re selecting the right type of visit (weekend vs. state holiday) and the date you’re aiming for.
- Submit before the cutoff time - Weekend visits must be submitted by Wednesday at 5:00 PM (same week). State-holiday visits must be submitted by 5:00 PM, three days before the holiday.
Even if you're submitting online, the deadline rules still apply. The GDC visitation request form is required for scheduling, and getting it in before the cutoff is what keeps your slot from disappearing.
Missed the cutoff? You're not out of options - you just won't get that specific weekend or holiday slot. Check the next available date and submit a new request. If there's a special circumstance, reach out to the facility directly.
Quick Checklist
- ✓ Use the GDC visitation request form to request a scheduled visit.
- ✓ Have the person’s GDC ID and your basic information ready (including your relationship).
- ✓ For weekend visits, submit your request by 5:00 PM on Wednesday of the same week.
- ✓ For state-holiday visits, submit your request by 5:00 PM, three days before the holiday.
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