How to deposit funds, commissary, and payment options
To add funds for someone in custody in Georgia, start with the Georgia Department of Corrections (GDC)
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Common options include online third-party transfers, lobby kiosks or ATMs, and mailed money orders (often with printable vouchers), plus vendor commissary or package programs where available. Have the person's state, facility name, and ID number ready, and confirm which methods the facility accepts before sending funds.
Yes. Union Supply charges a $2.95 nonrefundable shipping and handling fee on every order, and GDC sets maximum spending and weight limits (for example, $100/15 lbs for State Prisons/ITFs and $50/7 lbs for Probation Detention Centers). Orders received after the program deadline are not accepted.
Food packages for someone in a Georgia Department of Corrections facility go through a specific program with strict rules about ordering, allowed items, and deadlines. Here's how to place an order correctly.
Scheduling your first visit can feel overwhelming—there are steps to follow in a specific order. This guide covers how to schedule a visit using the Georgia Department of Corrections (GDC) visitation form process. Before you start, confirm that Turner County Jail House uses the GDC visitation system for the person you want to see. Procedures vary depending on housing, so call the facility to verify you're following the right process.
Scheduling your first visit involves a few steps, but it's straightforward once you know the order. Start by getting approved as a visitor through GDC, then submit your visit request before the cutoff.
