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Getting approved as a 'Significant Relationship Visitor' (Georgia prisons)
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Visitation at Wheeler Correctional Facility
How to visit, scheduling, dress code, and visitor requirements
Overview
Wheeler Correctional Facility uses a rotating visitation schedule—check the current schedule or call ahead before making the trip. To visit, you must be approved: submit a completed Visitation Request Form to the facility. Some family members can be requested by the offender and reviewed for approval, while "Significant Relationship" visitors require the offender to initiate and complete a Significant Relationship Visitor Application for leadership review. Use the GDC visitation form to request visits, add visitors to an existing scheduled visit, or cancel. Plan ahead—weekend requests are due by Wednesday at 5:00 PM, and state-holiday requests are due by 5:00 PM three days before the holiday. Visits can be refused or revoked for security reasons or falsified information.
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Quick Facts
- Wheeler operates on a rotating visitation schedule—contact the facility for the current visiting days and hours.
- A completed Visitation Request Form submitted to the facility is required to become an approved visitor.
- Weekend visitation requests must be submitted by 5:00 PM Wednesday; state-holiday requests must be submitted by 5:00 PM three days before the holiday.
- You can add additional visitors to a scheduled visit or cancel a scheduled visit using the GDC online scheduling link provided by the facility.
Visitation Guides
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How Wheeler Correctional's quarterly rotating visitation schedule works
Wheeler's visitation schedule rotates between dorms every quarter — meaning the days and times that worked last quarter might not apply now. Here's how the rotation works and what to do so you don't miss a visit.
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Scheduling a Visit at Wheeler Correctional Facility: Approval, Deadlines, and Managing Visits
Scheduling a visit at Wheeler Correctional Facility comes down to two things: getting approved first, then submitting your request before the cutoff. Here's how to handle approval, scheduling, changes, and common reasons visits get denied.
Common Questions
How do I get approved to visit an inmate at Wheeler Correctional Facility?
To get approved, submit a completed Visitation Request Form to Wheeler for review. Some family members can be requested by the offender for approval, while significant-relationship visitors must be initiated through the offender’s Significant Relationship Visitor Application and reviewed by facility leadership.
What are Wheeler’s deadlines for requesting weekend or holiday visits?
Weekend visit requests must be submitted by Wednesday at 5:00 PM. State-holiday visit requests must be submitted by 5:00 PM three days before the holiday.
Can I add or cancel visitors after scheduling a visit at Wheeler?
Yes. The GDC online scheduling system lets you add visitors to a scheduled visit or cancel using the provided link.
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