How to deposit funds, commissary, and payment options
If you need to add money for someone at Whitworth Facility, Georgia systems commonly allow deposits through online transfers (often via third-party vendors), lobby kiosks or ATMs, and mailed money orders submitted with the facility's printable voucher. For online or phone deposits, you'll typically need the state, the facility name, and the person's full name or ID number so funds post to the right account. Mailing a money order? Follow the voucher and addressing instructions exactly to avoid delays or returns. Funds generally go into the person's account, though the facility may apply part of the balance to outstanding debts or fees first. Vendor options and fees vary by facility, and some senders must be on an approved list.
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Trying to put money on someone's account at Whitworth? Here's the first thing to know: you can't send funds unless you're approved. Once you are, it comes down to speed vs. fees — and you have a few options.
Before sending money to someone at Whitworth, there's one requirement to know: you must be on the recipient's approved visitor list. Georgia Department of Corrections enforces this rule across all payment methods. It doesn't matter which service you use or how you pay — if you're not approved, the funds won't go through.
Yes. You generally must be on the recipient’s approved visitor or sender list before sending funds.
Include the state, the facility name, and the inmate’s full name or ID number so the deposit posts correctly. If you’re mailing a money order, follow the facility’s printable voucher instructions exactly to avoid delays.
Deposited money goes into the inmate’s account, but the facility may apply those funds to outstanding debts or fees first.
Want to visit someone at Whitworth? You'll need to get approved first. Georgia DOC requires you to complete a Visitation Request Form and submit it to the facility before anything else.
Not immediate family? You can still visit at Whitworth — but you'll need to go through the
Want to send food to someone at Whitworth? The Georgia Department of Corrections lets you order approved food packages through Union Supply. Here's what you need to know about ordering options and limits so your package arrives without issues.
