How to deposit funds, commissary, and payment options
Before sending money to someone at Thomas County Jail, you must be on the inmate's approved visitor/sender list—confirm this before you begin. For mailed funds, the jail accepts money orders using a free printable voucher. Plan ahead and allow up to two weeks for mail delivery and processing. You can also send money online through JPay, which charges tiered fees based on the amount. For in-person options, walk-in MoneyGram deposits cost $4.95 per transaction, while Lockbox or money order deposits have no deposit fee. To avoid delays, double-check the inmate's name, facility, and ID on every payment.
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No. Thomas County Jail requires you to be on the inmate’s approved visitor/sender list before you can send money using any payment method.
Plan for up to two weeks. That window covers mail delivery plus the jail’s processing time for mailed money orders and vouchers.
JPay internet transfers have tiered fees: $3.50 for $0.01–$20.00, $5.00 for $20.01–$100.00, and $6.50 for $100.01–$300.00. Walk-in MoneyGram deposits cost $4.95 per transaction, while Lockbox or money order deposits have no deposit fee.
Plans change. If you've already scheduled a visit to Thomas County Jail through the Georgia DOC visitation site, you can add visitors or cancel the appointment using the site's online tools.
Getting approved to visit trips up most first-timers. Here's exactly how to get on the approved visitor list at Thomas County Jail.
The Georgia Department of Corrections (GDC) allows approved family and friends to order food packages through Union Supply for people housed in GDC facilities. Before you spend time filling out a form or sending payment, confirm the person you're helping is eligible under this program. Also check whether Thomas County Jail participates—not every jail follows the same package vendor rules.
