Sending Money to Someone at Ware County Jail: Methods, Fees, and the Visitor Requirement

Before you try to send money to someone at Ware County Jail, check one thing first: you must be on the offender's approved visitor list. This applies no matter which payment method you use. Confirm this upfront - especially if you're helping for the first time or sending on behalf of someone else.

Georgia Department of Corrections (GDC) lists a few main ways families typically send funds. One common option is JPay online: enter the inmate's ID and pay with a credit or debit card. Prefer in-person? GDC also lists walk-in deposits through MoneyGram (with a per-transaction fee and a maximum amount allowed). If you'd rather mail funds, you can create a free money order voucher, print it, and send it in for processing.

Using JPay online? The fee depends on how much you send in a single internet transfer: - $0.01–$20.00: $3.50 per transaction - $20.01–$100.00: $5.00 per transaction - $100.01–$300.00: $6.50 per transaction These tiers can help you plan ahead. Sending $20.00 versus $20.01 puts you in different brackets with different fees - so decide your amount first, then confirm which fee applies.

GDC also lists a walk-in deposit option through MoneyGram. This method allows amounts up to $5,000, with a $4.95 fee per transaction. If you're sending a larger amount, that higher limit helps - but factor in the fee when you're budgeting.

Want to avoid transfer fees? The money order route might be a better fit. GDC says you can create a free money order voucher to print and mail in. Just plan for timing - mail and processing can take up to 2 weeks, so this isn't ideal if the person needs funds right away.

Stuck during the process? GDC notes you can call and speak with a live JPay agent available 24/7. Helpful if you're trying to fix an error, confirm what to enter, or complete a payment outside normal business hours.

• ✓ Confirm you’re on the offender’s approved visitor list before trying any payment method.
• ✓ When sending money through JPay, double-check the inmate ID before you submit your credit/debit card payment.
• ✓ If you mail a money order voucher, keep your paperwork and plan for up to 2 weeks for mail and processing.