Sending money: approved-list requirement, methods, and timelines

For GDC facilities, one rule comes up immediately: you must be on the recipient's approved visitor list to use any payment method to send money. Before you send a dollar, start on GDC's "How Do I Send Money to an Offender" information and follow the option that matches your situation (online transfer, voucher, or another method listed there).

If you need a mail-in option, GDC offers a free money order voucher you can print and mail. The timeline is not instant. GDC asks you to allow up to two weeks for mail and processing time, so this works better for planned support than last-minute needs.

Fees and portals depend on the system you're using. GDC publishes tiered internet transfer fees for JPay (by dollar amount sent), and those tiers are a helpful reference point when comparing options. For some county jails, adding funds and ordering commissary may run through a jail services site. Floyd County uses JailATM for commissary orders and adding funds, and notes commissary delivery happens on Thursdays. Also, try not to mix up inmate deposits with other payments you might be handling at the same time. Some county portals for citations or invoices will ask for information like date of birth and a citation number. Those are not the same thing as a jail trust account.