Ware State Prison: inmate search, address, visiting and mail
Official contact details for families, plus how Georgia sentence credits work. From GDC sources.
Address and phone
Ware State Prison
3620 Harris Road, Waycross, GA 31503
(912) 285-6402
From the official GDC page. [Source]
Facility facts
| Security level | Close |
|---|---|
| Capacity | 1546 |
| Opened | 1990 |
How GDC describes this facility
The Georgia Department of Corrections protects the public by operating safe and secure facilities through the development of professional staff and effective offender management.
Quoted from the official GDC page. [GDC]
Visiting
Visiting hours listed by GDC: [GDC]
General Population: Days: Saturday, Sunday, and all State Holidays Hours: 9:00-11:00am and 1:00-3:00pm Tier II Visitation Hours: Wednesday and Friday Hours: 9:00-11:00am and 1:00-3:00pm Must call for an appointment at least 1 day prior: Warden’s Secretary 912-285-6432
- Every visitor, of any age, must mail a Visitation Request Form to the facility, with a copy of photo ID and supporting documents. Emailed forms are not accepted. [GDC visiting]
- Once you are approved, request a scheduled visit online.
- Cell phones, smartwatches and other wireless devices are not allowed.
Schedules change. Call (912) 285-6402 or check GDC before every trip.
Mail and phone
- Phone calls go through Securus. Calls are $0.08 a minute and last at most 25 minutes, and only numbers on the person's Call Allow List can be called. [GDC mail]
- Check GDC's Contact an Offender page for current mail rules before you write.
How sentence credits work here
Credit rules come from Georgia law and are the same at every GDC facility. Read Georgia's current good-time and earned-time rules, with sources.
FAQ
How do I find someone at Ware State Prison?
Use the official GDC Offender Query. Search by name or GDC number. The record shows the person's current facility.
What is the address of Ware State Prison?
3620 Harris Road, Waycross, GA 31503. Phone: (912) 285-6402. Source: the GDC facility page.
How do I send mail to someone at Ware State Prison?
Follow the mail rules on GDC's Contact an Offender page. Use the person's full name and GDC number, and confirm the current facility in the Offender Query first.
Sources: GDC facility page · GDC visiting · GDC mail · Last verified: · Corrections