Send Photos & Mail at West Central Detention, GA

How to send messages, photos, and packages

Overview

West Central Detention handles communication through JPay. Video visits are scheduled through the vendor's platform at $3.95 for a 30‑minute session. For electronic messaging, each e‑mail requires a $0.35 stamp. Before using video or e‑mail services, you'll need to create and verify an account with JPay and fund it if the service requires payment. Calls and messages are typically monitored, and the person inside may need to approve you or add you to their contact list. Availability and scheduling windows can change—check the vendor's page for current options.

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Quick Facts

  • Video visits via JPay/service cost $3.95 for 30 minutes at West Central Detention.
  • An electronic stamp for e‑mail at the facility costs $0.35.
  • You must create and verify an account with the facility’s approved communications vendor before scheduling video visits or using messaging services.
  • At‑home video visits require a webcam‑equipped computer or a smartphone/tablet with camera, microphone, and a stable internet connection.
  • Union Supply is the vendor approved by GDC to receive orders for food packages for West Central inmates.

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Common Questions

How much does a video visit cost at West Central Detention?

A 30‑minute video visit via the facility’s JPay/service costs $3.95.

How much does sending an e‑mail to an inmate cost?

E‑mail requires an electronic stamp that costs $0.35 per message.

How do I schedule a video visit with someone at West Central Detention?

Create and verify an account with the facility’s approved communications vendor, then fund it if payment is required and schedule through the vendor’s platform. The person inside may need to add you to their approved contact list, and availability can vary—check the vendor for current hours and openings.

How do I order a food package for an inmate at West Central Detention, GA?

Order through Union Supply, the vendor authorized to receive GDC food package orders for West Central. You can mail an order to Union Supply’s Dallas address or place your order by phone or fax using the vendor numbers.

Is there a shipping fee for Union Supply orders to West Central inmates?

Yes. All Union Supply orders include a $2.95 shipping and handling charge, and that fee is non-refundable.

Are there spending or weight limits for packages sent to West Central inmates?

Yes. GDC limits apply: State Prisons and ITFs are limited to $100 or 15 lbs per offender, and Probation Detention Centers are limited to $50 or 7 lbs per offender. Multiple orders may be consolidated into one package, and orders received after the vendor deadline won’t be accepted.

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Need to change a visit you've already scheduled at West Central? Here's what to know: visits are appointment-only and run on Saturdays, Sundays, and state holidays during two time slots—9:00 AM–11:00 AM and 1:00 PM–3:00 PM. Anyone visiting must be approved first, which means filling out the Department's Visitation Request Form and submitting it to the facility. Once you have a scheduled appointment, you'll manage changes like adding a guest or canceling through the Department's online visitation tools. No need to start from scratch with a new request.

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How to Become an Approved Visitor and Schedule Weekend/Holiday Visits at West Central Detention (GA)

West Central Detention doesn't allow walk-in visits. Visiting happens only on Saturdays, Sundays, and State Holidays—and every visit requires advance scheduling. Here's where people get tripped up: weekend requests must be submitted by 5:00 PM on Wednesday of that week, while state-holiday requests are due by 5:00 PM three days before the holiday. Miss the cutoff? You'll likely have to wait for the next available visiting day.

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