How to Become an Approved Visitor at Appling State Prison

GDC requires every visitor to be approved before they can visit. The process starts with one document: the Visitation Request Form. You fill it out and submit it to the facility where your loved one is housed. Staff there will review it and decide whether to add you to the approved visitor list.

Start by downloading the GDC Visitation Request Form. Fill it out completely. The form asks for your basic information and your connection to the person you want to visit (your name, contact details, relationship, etc.). Once it's done, submit it to the facility where your loved one is currently housed.

Send your completed Visitation Request Form to Appling State Prison at 560 Barnes Street, Baxley, GA 31513. It's a Medium Security facility. Before mailing anything, verify you have the correct facility and address using GDC's "Find a Facility" tool. If your loved one has been transferred, you'll want to catch that before your form ends up at the wrong location.

• ✓ Confirm the facility name and address using GDC’s “Find a Facility” tool before you send your paperwork
• ✓ If you are mailing the form, include the inmate’s name and GDC number with your mailing so it’s routed correctly
• ✓ Send the completed Visitation Request Form to the facility where your loved one is currently incarcerated

Once you're approved, scheduling is a separate step. You'll submit a request through the GDC "Request a visit" form. Don't try to schedule before your approval comes through. That will just cause delays.

1. Wait for approval: Submit the Visitation Request Form to the facility where your loved one is incarcerated, then give the facility time to process it.
2. Request a scheduled visit: Once you’re approved, submit your request through the GDC “Request a visit” form.
3. Cancel if plans change: If you need to cancel a previously scheduled appointment, use the GDC option to find and cancel your scheduled visitation.

Small details matter with prison paperwork. If you're mailing your request, double-check the facility address using GDC's "Find a Facility" tool. Make sure your loved one's name and GDC number are on the form so staff can match it to the right person. For Appling State Prison, the address to verify is 560 Barnes Street, Baxley, GA 31513 (Medium Security).

• ✓ Keep a copy of the Visitation Request Form you submitted (photo, scan, or paper copy)
• ✓ Confirm the facility and mailing address using GDC’s “Find a Facility” tool before sending anything
• ✓ Include the inmate’s name and GDC number on mailed items so they are routed correctly