Terrell County CI, GA
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How to Schedule Your First Visit at Terrell County CI (Step-by-step)
Your first visit at Terrell County CI starts with getting approved, then submitting a scheduled-visit request before the cutoff. Here's the exact order, plus the deadlines that can make or break a weekend or holiday visit.
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How to Send a Food Package to Someone at Terrell County CI (Union Supply)
Food packages for Terrell County Correctional Institution go through Union Supply, the vendor Georgia Department of Corrections uses statewide. Here's what you need to know about ordering options, fees, and limits.
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Programs, Work Details, and Firefighting Training at Terrell County CI
Wondering what your loved one does day to day at Terrell County Correctional Institution (CI)? The facility blends custody with work assignments and training programs that directly support Terrell County operations.
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Visitation
- The first step to visit is to become an approved visitor by filling out the Visitation Request Form and submitting it to the facility where the inmate is housed.
- Scheduled visits must be requested through the GDC visitation request form.
- To add additional visitors to an existing scheduled visitation, use the Add Visitor link for that scheduled appointment.
Mail & Letters
- GDC-authorized Union Supply orders can be placed by mail to the Dallas, TX address, by phone (1-562-361-5719 or toll-free 1-855-247-0563), or by fax (1-310-603-1188).
- There is a $2.95 non-refundable shipping and handling charge for all Union Supply orders.
- GDC sets per-package limits: $100 or 15 lbs for State Prisons/ITFs and $50 or 7 lbs for Probation Detention Centers (whichever comes first).
Sending Money
- Terrell County CI directs families to the Georgia DOC’s official page for instructions on sending money to offenders.
- Typical methods used in Georgia include online transfers, lobby kiosks or ATMs, mailed money orders with a voucher, and approved vendor/commissary purchases.
- Online and phone deposits typically require the state, facility, and the inmate’s name or ID to route funds correctly.
Facility Info
- Terrell County Correctional Institution is a medium-security facility with a capacity of 140 that opened in 1947 and was renovated in 2000.
- Housing at Terrell County CI consists of five open dormitories.
- The facility's mission is to provide housing for state and county offenders and to support a general labor force for Terrell County Government.
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Topic Overviews
Visitation
Visiting at Terrell County CI starts with getting approved. Complete the Visitation Request Form and submit it to the facility where the inmate is housed. Once approved, request a scheduled visit through the Georgia Department of Corrections (GDC) visitation request form. Need to make changes? Use the Add Visitor link to add people to an existing visit, or the Cancel link to cancel an appointment. Watch the deadlines: weekend visit requests must be in by 5:00 PM Wednesday of the same week, and holiday visits by 5:00 PM three days before the holiday. Schedule early, keep your confirmation details, and bring required ID. Note that some ID options are only available for visitors 18 and older.
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Sending a food package to someone in Georgia DOC custody? The statewide vendor program uses Union Supply for State Prisons, Integrated Treatment Facilities, and Probation Detention Centers. Order forms and a downloadable program PDF are on the Georgia Inmate Package website. You can place orders by mail to the Dallas, TX address listed on the site, by phone at 1-562-361-5719 or toll-free 1-855-247-0563, or by fax at 1-310-603-1188. Every order includes a $2.95 non-refundable shipping and handling charge. Multiple orders get consolidated into one package, and orders received after the vendor deadline won't be accepted. Package limits apply: $100/15 lbs for State Prisons and ITFs, $50/7 lbs for PDCs. Verify these limits and confirm Terrell County CI participates before ordering.
Read full guideSending Money
To send money to someone at Terrell County CI, the facility directs families to the Georgia Department of Corrections (GDC) page listing approved deposit methods. Common options include online transfers through third-party vendors, lobby kiosks or ATMs, mailed money orders with a printable voucher, and approved vendor commissary or gift-pack purchases. For online and phone deposits, you'll need the correct state, facility, and the person's name or ID so funds route properly. Mailing a voucher and money order? Make sure every detail matches facility requirements to avoid delays. Deposits go into the inmate's account, though incoming money may be applied to outstanding debts first.
Read full guideFacility Info
Terrell County Correctional Institution (Terrell County CI) is a medium-security facility with a 140-person capacity. Built in 1947 and renovated in 2000, it houses residents in five open dormitories rather than traditional cell blocks. The facility's mission centers on housing state and county offenders while supporting a general labor force for Terrell County Government. Work details include road assignments, mechanic and carpenter shops, trash and janitorial duties, and support for the county fire department. Programming includes GED classes, substance abuse education, religious activities, and vocational training in carpentry, mechanic work, and firefighting certification.
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Showing 6 of 12How do I become an approved visitor at Terrell County CI and are there age requirements?
Complete and submit the Visitation Request Form to Terrell County CI to be added to an inmate’s approved visitation list. Also note that some ID options on the visitation request form can only be selected by visitors who are 18 or older.
VisitationHow do I schedule a visit at Terrell County CI?
After you’re approved, request a scheduled visit using the Georgia Department of Corrections (GDC) visitation request form. Schedule early and keep your confirmation details from the online system.
VisitationCan I add or cancel visitors for a scheduled visit at Terrell County CI?
Yes. Use the Add Visitor link on the scheduled appointment to add additional visitors, and use the Cancel link to find and cancel a scheduled visitation appointment.
VisitationHow do I order a food package for someone at Terrell County CI?
If Terrell County CI participates in GDC's statewide program, get order forms and the downloadable PDF from the Georgia Inmate Package website. Union Supply accepts orders by mail to the Dallas, TX address on the site, by phone at 1-562-361-5719 or 1-855-247-0563, or by fax at 1-310-603-1188. Confirm the facility participates and check the vendor deadline before submitting.
Mail & LettersWhat are the spending and weight limits for inmate food packages?
Package limits are $100 or 15 lbs for State Prisons and ITFs, and $50 or 7 lbs for Probation Detention Centers—whichever you hit first. Multiple orders get consolidated into a single package that must stay within those limits.
Mail & LettersHow should I address and send regular mail to someone at Terrell County CI?
Use the facility’s official mailing address, and include the incarcerated person’s full name and GDC/inmate number on every piece of mail. Non-privileged mail is inspected, so follow the facility’s format rules and check the GDC “Find a Facility” tool for the correct address and any postcard or content restrictions.
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**Quick facts:** Terrell County Correctional Institution is a medium-security facility that opened in 1947 with a capacity of 140. It was renovated in 2000.
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